tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75957682557786409722024-03-06T13:01:24.575+05:30आयुर्वेदोऽमृतानाम्Ayurveda is best among the Elixirs of Life. It is a balanced communion between science and philosophy primarily aimed at a healthy society. Principle of Ayurveda is to adopt a life style that promotes wellbeing. It is an intrinsic journey of an individual through the path of Duty, livelihood, fulfilling desires to ultimately liberation. To achieve the ultimate purpose of being human, one should follow Ayurveda sincerely.
Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-24563162211811016012017-08-01T19:53:00.000+05:302017-08-01T19:53:33.875+05:30The Balanced Diet - An Ayurveda View <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><sub><span style="font-size: x-large;">It is relevant to understand that when it comes to life style diseases, food is considered to be the primordial culprit as a root cause. Although it is one of the reasons but cannot be considered as the only ghost, in fact it is not the ghost. As it is evident from the quote above, “The food which is gratifying to sensory experience (colour, smell, taste, and touch), cooked and consumed as per standardised guidelines, is called as life”. It essentially sustains life of living beings. It is a comprehensive definition and also negates the false believes about food. Food definitely is not bad, but the method of cooking and consuming are bad that result into undesired effects of food when these habits are practiced over a prolonged period. It is already known and believed that if food is consumed in appropriate dosage it works like a medicine. And those who realised the fact stated, “Let food be your medicine”. In traditional and indigenous system of Medicines-Ayurveda food in fact is used as a medicine. It comprehensively teaches about food and methods of consumption which is essential to sustain healthy life. As per Ayurveda, contrary to common belief and teaching, dosage of food cannot be standardised. Also, to sustain a healthy life only balanced consumption is not going to help. Selection of food, it's processing, consumer, and rules of consumption are essential components to get maximum benefits of food. Therefore ‘eight rules of food consumption’ is an essential tool of healthy living. It includes Natural Qualities (of food/of consumer), Processing, Time (Seasonal/Age), Geographical conditions, Combinations of food, Quantity of food, Rules of consumption, and Consumer. In Ayurveda dietary planning is not limited upto standardised calorific consumption of food. This standardisation is also, in my opinion, is one of the reasons of increasing life style disorders in urban rich population. Because we have failed to educate the mass that standard prescription of 2600 Kcal of diet is meant for those who are engaged in heavy labour. And calorific prescription of food also changes with the kind of life style we live. Ironically, those who need 2600 Kcal of food do not have an access to the food and those who do not need it has an access in excess. </span></sub></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><sub>Since Ayurveda believes that dosage of the food is proportionate to the digestive capacity of an individual, it is difficult for the second person to decide the appropriate dosage of food. Therefore, an individual only can decide how much food should be consumed by him/her. But we witness the subject being confused about the quantity of food to be consumed voluntarily and continues to complain of hunger if following a specified diet plan. One needs to be educated properly that stomach is an elastic organ and its size tends to increase over the period of time if constantly given large amounts of food. On the other hand, it may also shrink if served measured quantities and given the condition that one trains itself mentally to sustain hunger pangs during the period of dieting for some time. Now even research has established that intermittent fasting turns out to be good for health. As per Mark Mattson, ‘</sub><i><sub>You probably know that too many calories aren’t good for your waistline, but as it turns out, they aren't good for your brain either’. </sub></i><sub>Mark Mattson is a professor of neurosciences in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicines and is working on effects of fasting to ward off neurodegenerative diseases. As a principle, Ayurveda categorises diseases into two groups — due to over nourishment and due to malnutrition. Life style disorders are categorically mentioned under diseases of over nourishment. And treatment to such disorders is </sub><i><sub>Apatarpan </sub></i><sub>or </sub><i><sub>Langhan </sub></i><sub>which is synonymous to fasting. Fasting does not necessarily mean abstinence from food, however, it is a judicious permutation and combination of multiple activities that restore health. It entirely depends upon an individual to find the most suitable form of fasting and seek help from the professionals to decide the approach to follow the same. The easiest methodology is taught and practiced in traditional Indian Culture in which people are made to fast on religious grounds as an offering to their choice of deity. The science behind it is to restore the primordial deity of the body — digestive system. </sub></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><sub>Another aspect relating to food which is absolutely essential but mostly ignored — ‘one should never eat unless the previously eaten food is completely digested’. It is one of the most common practices we observe in daily living. People tend to eat back to back unaware of the fact whether previous meal is digested or not. Indigested food when gets mixed with fresh supply, it results into fermentation of the whole mix and becomes very slow acting and quotes mucosal lining of the digestive system. Further, it leads to poor absorption of digestive juices and impairs nutrition. It is called as </sub><i><sub>Ama - </sub></i><sub>Toxin in </sub><i><sub>Ayurveda. </sub></i><sub>How does one understand if previously eaten food is digested or not? Simplest methodology, when you feel hungry, drink a cup of tea like hot water sip by sip. It will induce burp. If in the burp, taste relating to previously consumed food still appreciated, it is not the appropriate time to eat and one shall allow this remedial hot water to digest the food. Once the food is digested, eat relatively lighter meal at next meal time. This method not only restores digestive enzymes but allows the system to deplete the glucose stored in liver in form of glycogen. Once the glycogen is depleted, body starts burning fats which gets converted into ketone bodies which is used as energy. This small and intermittent phase of fasting may also help in clearing cholesterol from the arteries, if practiced judiciously. </sub></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the battlefield of Kurukshetra, Lord Krishna expounded the wisdom of all the times to his great disciple Arjuna. Probably this was the first time when utility of Yoga for overall development of life was explained on a public platform. Lord Krishna says, “O Arjuna! Perform your actions by achieving the complete communion with the objective.” Unless you achieve the state of oneness with your objective, you can never achieve the desired result. </span><br />
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The word Yoga is a self-explanatory Sanskrit word derived from the root Yuj that means to unite. It also signifies addition of two subjects’ viz. 1+1 = 2. When two different numbers combine together they lose their own entity to become 2, which in turn is a transformation. </div>
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Yoga is a way to control thy mind from its distractions – <i>vritti. </i>As per Ayurveda the gross human body is a balanced communion of Physical Body, Senses, Mind, and Soul. Mind is like a central processing unit of the physical and physiological body. And characters of mind are explained as atomic, and one. Because of its atomic nature it connects to various subjects in a split of a moment. And this very nature of the mind makes it highly instable thus resulting in constant attraction and distraction from its subject. It cannot remain focused on one subject for a long duration if not constantly trained otherwise. The great seer <i>Patanjali </i>knew this nature of mind that posed a major hindrance to the true wisdom of life leading to complete chaos. A practice was devised to attain the control of mind with a constant effort named as Yoga. </div>
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To achieve the equality is Yoga. However, this particular definition of yoga by Lord Krishna can be read in various aspects. It is very versatile in its explanation. An effort by an individual to achieve equality to that of divine by its constant actions similar to the actions of divine can be done with the help of Yoga. It can be done by different ways viz. by following the path treaded by divine, by surrendering to the actions of divine, by constantly reciting the praise of divinity and so on. All the roads lead to communion with the divine or in other words, toting with the divine to be transformed is yoga in true words. To become divine by mind, actions, and speech is Yoga. </div>
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The one who constantly engages himself with intellect and wisdom achieves detachment (salvation) in both the realms – physical and metaphysical. That is why one shall dedicate the self to the Yoga, because achieving perfection in the action is Yoga.</div>
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Brilliance of the Yoga is explained in above definition and simplicity of yogic practice is explained without complexity of the process. To achieve the perfection in the current endeavour with constant efforts and focus is the true meaning of practicing yoga. Practicing <i>Karma </i>(action) to an extent that action and the individual become identical. There remains no difference between them and they achieve similarity or become synonymous to each other is true yoga. </div>
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Yoga philosophy is adaptable and transforms itself with time, orientation and generations. Probably that is one reason why it is so popular till date since the time immemorial. However, due to the commercialisation yoga is broken down in many forms and marketed in different colours and packaging. The most popular form of yoga practiced today is <i>Asana </i>(postural practice). Practicing certain forms of postures is not yoga but a fragmentary part of it. It can help the one to achieve physical flexibility or strength but can never lead the one to the true meaning of the Yoga – a complete communion with the self. It is essential to comment here that it is not wrong to practice Yogic postures to achieve flexibility and strength because it is still effective but practicing fragmentary aspect of the science thinking that we are practicing Yoga is wrong. </div>
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To achieve the homeostasis between Mind, body and soul with a constant effort to enhance the intellect, constant practice to achieve perfection in own actions and a complete devotion towards the objective is the true form yoga. Any other practice of yoga can be fragmentary, fractured part of yoga but can never be a complete science. </div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-20502582731493095112014-03-20T17:01:00.001+05:302014-03-20T17:01:33.275+05:30Holi – Add a Colour to Your Style<p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Arial">India just celebrated “Holi- festival of colours” couple of days back, and it is so much of fun watching the madness spreading all over. It is just awe-inspiring seeing colours in the air and being in the hills the beginning of the madness could be felt well in advance- pine trees start shedding pollens and you can see tinge yellow layer on your vehicles parked in open. This is how for past few years I have been assuming on-coming Holi festival. The rush in the blood, madness in the air, and happiness all over inspire me about this festival and infuses loads of peace and serenity in the end. To be an Ayurvedic Physician have been the best thing in my life – I guess! It gives me an insight and connects me not only to the roots of Indian tradition but opens my mind to know and learn about other traditions as well. This time Holi left me with few questions. Why should I play Holi and is it only about fun or there is a bit more relevance to the festival of colours?</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Arial">“Festival of colours - Holi” is celebrated in India on the eve of full moon of Falgun – Indian name for spring. It is the celebration of victory of the Truth over evil. It marks the beginning of the annual fairs and first trading get to gather. On the day of the Holi people gather in large number of groups and paint each other in multiple colours. Primarily the compassion is expressed by pouring water or coloured water on each other. My mind goes a mile to find a technical reason behind playing with colours, although organising fairs make sense as the Falgun is the time when officially cold wave begins to slow down and rise in temperature makes it easy to go out and make living, which had been made tough otherwise by severe cold wave. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Arial">· Holi is primarily played with water or coloured water. Out of the five elements of evolution, the water is responsible for union or bonding. The molecules of water have the property to unite loosely held particles together- everyone knows how it turns flour into dough. It represents compassion and love. Splashing water on each other marks the unity and oneness.</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Arial">Also, during extreme winters people used to shirk bathing. During the winters skin becomes dry and dehydrated in lack of water. The custom of splashing water rehydrates skin, makes it supple, gives a fresh lease of life and it is a loving reminder to all those hydrophobic people about the importance of bathing. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Arial">· Ayurveda recommends application of various herbal pastes in the months Spring. As already said, during winters dehydrated skin accumulates loads of toxins and dead skin tissues. It makes skin look dull and lifeless. In view of removing dead skin layer and restore optimum blood circulation to the skin it logically makes sense to apply herbal pastes and formulations. Traditionally, Ayurveda have been a part of Indian life style. In a playful act doing things have been a part of this amazing culture and one of the oldest civilizations. Interestingly playing Holi with different colours was a part of annual skin cleanse. Although, we have lost our way in lack of an appropriate understanding of the tradition. Ayurveda recommends herbal formulations and colours extracted from natural resources. One can prepare colours from Natural resources for their use and trust me it doesn’t take too many efforts. It is healthy for skin and devoid of the allergies and fear of adverse reactions later.</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Arial">· Dried leaves of Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Bilwa (Aegle marmelos) renders green tinge colour and is healthy for skin. It is proven for its bactericidal and cooling properties. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Arial">· Dried wheat grass, leaves of Mehndi (Lawsonia inermis), and leaves of Gulmohar (Delonix regia) render light green colour. One should keep the quantity of Mehndi leaves lesser to avoid momentary staining of the skin (although it is not bad but you might have to go to office next day).</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Arial">· Traditionally Tesu/ Palash (Butea monosperma) have been a great source of red colour. It also comes in Orange colour. A powder prepared with dried flowers of Tesu, red sandalwood, saffron gives a beautiful colour and also very healthy for the skin. It enhances complexion of the skin, removes patches and pigmentation. One can also use Kabila fruits (Mallotus philippenesis) with dried flowers of Hibiscus and dried pomegranate seeds. It gives beautiful light brick red colour and enhances beauty mixed with fun while playing along. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Arial">· Dried red rose petals, fragrant red sandalwood and dried hibiscus petals are just a healthy retreat in the month of spring; show your colours in style. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Arial">· If you add lemon drops in the Turmeric, it gives an orange shade. I don’t need to explain the medicinal properties. Add fine powder of fuller’s earth and white sandalwood powder to the mix to get the right proportion of the colour. Trust, your skin would shine in the entire extravaganza around. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Arial">· Beet root juice and pulp of black grapes added with water is a perfect solution for that magenta splash on each other. You shouldn’t be worried if the splash goes in your mouth. I am sure no one would resist being soaked into this kind of Holi. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Arial">· For yellow fuller’s earth, dried yellow Marigold petals and hint of turmeric powder would not only enhance joy of the Holi but would dash up your skin too. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Arial">Ayurveda recommends that you should play Holi in its own style. It not only increases communal compassion but it is healthy too. After finding all those colours I don’t think that one should play Holi only for one day. In my opinion with these preparations you should play Holi all through the spring. In case you don’t find partner you can enjoy these colours on your own, soak yourself in the colour you want.</font></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-79258330156627999192014-03-15T12:58:00.001+05:302014-03-18T10:49:37.253+05:30Osteoarthritis – 5 Points Someone<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Life is a journey through the time and in the end everyone becomes wiser and smarter. Difficult question is whether the journey is to getting older or just waiting the time to pass till one goes into heavenly abode. Interestingly Ayurveda call this body “Sharir- one that undergoes constant deterioration.” The human body is an amazing example of the masterwork. Flawless! It would be an appropriate word to explain the artwork of the divine. I come across many people who just hate their bodies and number out numerous flaws in the body in terms of diseases. But honestly if we do not know the art of maintaining the body, there is no point hating the art. Of course, the beauty lies in the eyes of beholder. Unless we understand the importance of health, we shall never understand the worth of living this humanly heaven. Unfortunately our approach is reactive, while it should have been proactive. We take actions when things mess up, and the moment we are out of the mess we forget the reasons of the previous mess, and stop working over the residual effects. I have been working over a patient suffering from arthritis and she ended up saying this life is hell. She kept complaining that she cannot work the way she used to. She was obese, in her mid-fifties, and looked anxious. She suffered osteoarthritis and was not able to perform her day to day routines as before. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disorder of the joints mostly attacking knee joints. The reason is simple, due to the nature of the joint to bear the weight. We should follow few simple steps in order to maintain the joint health.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9yHys89qm5Qz4fhqzKtMsAd7fFzabJwnkRr0gJL55ctuOHTrbXCXph0jLP3L9Y0Mok4hwvFZkc48eq4TCtXN5qc5zWDda1uInLS6BCRkagBbHP8IQEu0GahIqTwKh-lhpASvBx1zaXFE/s1600-h/images%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><img align="right" alt="images" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFoqRWZUIv6QmH_4-UXcZY7xf288kuJXy2CaIoerUdqK4njNhDzvfk4_E_fzZQAPk1WgpQhRAZp53l9T58x55Qmh4j5MkcV4Zz3lrofrtTaVcfUSDN2KInynIimrqr_H8T6bFFVlaliFo/?imgmax=800" height="246" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 0px 5px 15px;" title="images" width="182" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">1. Accept – accept the nature of the disease. Osteoarthritis cannot be treated completely. Once the degeneration has occurred, the pain is going to be its integral feature. Although, the speed of the degeneration can be slowed down and the age of the joint can be enhanced with Ayurvedic treatments. Acceptance simply helps to understand the limitations created by the disease. It is a body’s call to slow down in routine process. Any haste in terms of walking, climbing could be dangerous. Protect your knee as much possible from sudden injuries. Problem is that we want to perform our routine duties with the same vigour as we were doing 5 years back. Never forget, it is not only the numbers of your age changing, but there is a continuous change in body physiology as well. No, you are not the only one to have been cursed by the aging; the person writing on this wall is equally going to be a sufferer. It is wiser to accept the changes occurred due to aging and to adjust the boat as per the flow of the water. It is good to know the limitations and eat as per the size of your mouth instead of trying to be a superman- trust me they look good in fictions only. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">2. Pain is an Index – make the pain of your knee joint as an Index. Use the intensity of pain to understand the intensity of the injury to the knee joint. Popping a pain killer makes you forget the pain but does not mean the injury is no more persisting. Under the cover of NSAID, we tend to follow the same routine which may increase the degeneration process. But, I do not intend to say that you should not exercise any more. You should see your physiotherapist with immediate effect and learn exercises required to strengthen up the knee. Topical herbal oils with pain relieving properties could be of more help, as they work on the site of injury directly. By virtue of the properties of herbs, topical Ayurvedic herbal oil preparation enhances the micro circulation around the site of injury and increases blood circulation to that area resulting in enhanced oxygenation that helps to repair the damage and control it further. </span> </div>
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<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gyXmZN5zCIY/UyQBBVZpGCI/AAAAAAAAA8E/RVlttKfjCUU/s1600-h/i%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><img align="left" alt="i" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCVwjijePn9AcNIuQWkyOfnL1LDCB9dbByNRmB81Tm7D7gGOm_aiOAjc5vo5pF3a_V8qv10Gkm_VDtacBAmhAcqdWB2hUUDRuOfO9aFUkTBIg8ODnXRw9WP-dXZ7yjCUsY-DXRavK-yD8/?imgmax=800" height="246" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 15px 5px 0px;" title="i" width="212" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">3. Learn to say NO – if you are suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee, you should gradually learn to say NO to your certain existing habits. Every single effort that you put in towards your knee health goes a long way to avoid further damage to your joint. Avoid squatting, sitting cross legs, climbing stairs in usual rush, running, wearing high heels, sudden jerk to knee joint, lifting heavy weight. From Ayurvedic perspective certain foods should be avoided in order to reduce the pain like black lentils, egg plant, chick peas, rice, and food which are drier in nature and increases vata. Learn to say NO to the anxiety, and calm down by using the power of deep breathing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">4. Reduce weight – weight is one of the causative factors behind osteoarthritis, not only though. If you are overweight, you should understand that your own weight is exerting extra pressure on the joint and every time you walk with that weight, your knee joint is crushed under it. While reducing weight you should be gradual and do it by managing nutritious healthy diet and avoid crash diet plan. Reducing weight by means of crash diet may have an impact on bone health as essential minerals are also lost in the process. Supplement your diet with calcium rich food, and if needed have oral supplementation of the calcium. Seek the help of your physician for this purpose. Exercise, but do not overdo it. I generally suggest approximately 3 kilos a month target weight loss and maintain the goal till the time you achieve your target weight. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">5. Ayurveda help – it is not for the sake of marketing Ayurveda but the treatments actually help in reducing the symptoms without the use of any internal medication. Treatments are simple and need periodical follow up as I mentioned before that it cannot be treated completely but could be managed and age of the knee joint could be enhanced till total knee replacement remains the only option. Deep tissue fomentation with oil, and local applications mentioned in traditional science of healing help improving knee health. Appropriate diet also helps in maintaining knee health. Broccoli, cabbage, white sesame, garlic, figs, soaked nuts etc. are few foods which are scientifically approved to enhance the knee health. As per a recent study broccoli and cabbage contain sulforaphane which helps in reducing cartilage damage secondary to OA. Performing saline water fomentation to your knee, ‘preferably soaking’ also helps in reducing pain and swelling. Traditionally, Epsom salt fomentation practically works well. Wearing knee cap or support depending upon the severity reduces excess pressure on knee joint and helps in reducing risk of potential injury to knee or surrounding cartilages. </span> </div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-22238546693222918962014-03-11T12:50:00.001+05:302014-03-18T10:50:38.302+05:30Weight Loss – 6 initial steps to your goal<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Losing weight is a brain task than a physical engagement. The market is flooded with numerous products and guaranteed programs to lose weight, but nothing seems to be working for long. The problem - everyone is not the same. And the solutions that we bring out are the same for everyone. More than a doctor’s mind, it requires more understanding from the one who needs to lose weight. Problem persists at a point where patient thinks that it is the doctor’s work to find a solution for their problem. Working through the pro health programs for many years I ended up working more on obesity and found out that sometimes it is too difficult to work upon weight loss regime because it is like walking upon a thin line and chances of losing focus are always high despite having great beginners luck. However, I have got tremendous results in cases where client and doctor adopted a very simple approach. In such cases we did not even require any diet plans or treatments at all. Although there is no single full proof methodology for losing weight, but there could be certain general parameters which could be adopted by every person who wants to lose those extra pounds and trim down their flab into fab. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">1. Meditate – although it may sound superfluous but it is true that meditation helps in losing weight to a great extent. It helps in synchronising brain with body physiology. Meditation is not only about spirituality or a tool to attain higher conscious. It also helps to unleash the powers of the body of self-healing. A simple visualisation of the self would be sufficient enough to get the desired results. Imagining self in particular dress or shape goes a long way in self-motivation. It is like working with the power of mind. Mind is strangely a strong entity, and people who realised the power of mind invented entirely a new philosophy of life – yoga. So, never underestimate the potentials hidden in the meditation and simply learn to use it. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">2. Cut the crap – too much information on the net about weight loss is crap. And trying to learn from different resources about one topic could be dangerous affair if you do not belong to the same field, because interpretation of the resource would depend upon the clarity of the basic principles. No matter what diet is recommended from whom, the fact about weight loss is simple- consume lesser calories and spend more in a day. No matter what you eat, if you can put that food out of the system through work out it would balance the weight management. So, approach should be simple that if eatable is having more calories than you can put out, don’t grab it. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">3. Exercise your brain – I had read about a treatment of obesity in Ayurveda- stress reduces weight. The statement kept me confused for a long time and I refrained advising this to my patients for a long time for my own inability to understand the fact. But I realise it today that it actually works. It is not the grammatical stress, but intellectual stress. Put food in your brain than putting food in your stomach and you will find that it actually works. Try to solve puzzles and fail holds the key. Solve it all over again. Question the present knowledge and reach out to the self for answers. Question everything, but don’t find answers in other’s books. Write your own rule for everything and pass your current knowledge through the yardstick of your own knowledge and intellect. The idea simply works on the grounds that if your brain is occupied with a question food could not be the answer for sure. If you couldn’t be thinner through this, you would surely be wiser. I haven’t found a single philosopher fat, my own knowledge about philosophers could be incomplete though- quest is on. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">4. Time your meals – fixing up your meal timings works a long way in reducing and managing your weight. Breakfast at 8 AM, lunch at 1 PM, and dinner at 8 PM. And if you cannot manage these timings because of your work, then you are living a life of slave (it’s my opinion, could be wrong). After all I am working for my comfort and food. If my work is hindering my food timings and comfort I go back to point 3 above. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">In addition to this point make another rule not to eat anything in between the meals. If hunger pangs trouble you satiate your desire with roasted pumpkin seeds, fruits, green salad, buttermilk, barley water, hot water, green tea (I mean only one thing to be grabbed and not all together).</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">5. Walk a while – it is essential to have a physical workout every day. For those who cannot follow a regular workout regimen they should start doing simple house hold things on their own or for that matter send your peon for a leave for some time. I generally prefer playing a game that involves physical activity. It helps to reduce stress, increases blood circulation, strengthens up the muscles, maintains cardiac health, induces sleep and enhances neuromuscular coordination.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">6. Patience – finally the patience works for everything. You did not put on over a day; neither should you look out to lose over a day. It is utterly futile to go on crash diet plans; chances of recurrence and rebound weight gain are higher through this way. Additionally following a specific diet plan has a tendency to build up the residual stress which is unhealthy and increases food cravings. It is for a simple reason that running away from things does not mean that you have found a solution. I would prefer to eat what I want but just to satiate my tongue not my stomach. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Although it is not all that you need to do lose weight but for sure it is the first ladder to your goal. Set your targets right and have a long term plan for losing weight. Keep your eyes focused on what you want and you should get what you want. </span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-62025961649720675632013-10-10T22:10:00.001+05:302014-03-18T10:50:14.037+05:30Tulsi – A medicine Divine<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: medium;">It is intriguing to understand the rich traditional Indian knowledge in all walks of life. And it is more interesting to know the outreach of this widespread knowledge through the skillful documentation of the information since the time unknown. There were different methodologies for the nomenclature and common ways to identify the herbs were devised. Methodologies to name and identify the drugs were formed in such a way that medicinal properties should be known to even those who are unaware of the common herbs and their uses. Sometimes I wonder, is it really necessary to do a scientific research on all the documentation done in past? Isn’t it a futile effort to establish something which has already been established for ages? I really do not know when we will believe that Ayurvedic approach towards human health is the most scientific and holistic approach. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Tulsi or Holy basil is one of the most common herbs known to Indian house hold. It is grown uniformly in almost every house, not to mention the reason – religious. Most of us might not be aware that it is more due to scientific reason than religious alone which would be discussed later. Holy basil has following synonyms and each of it signifies properties of Tulsi. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">तुलसी – तुलां सादृश्यं – which relates to balance or brings balance</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">सुरसा – possesses good taste<a href="http://www.ashutoshguleri.com/" target="_blank"><img align="right" alt="holy_basil2" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQngGPY3G59iINq_Sq38HVHWV0yxjTmsDmt8qNk-pUEjLX0nDq2WJgIbioZ2LiQ9RIBj5_6ikRy7Mq7Etlp0WBrQeKz3bpHSbSiPXadb_xib-9SVxRHADOpTky5By7WLC0YP8b98MZT4/?imgmax=800" height="288" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="holy_basil2" width="255" /></a></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">ग्राम्या – which grows in villages </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">सुलभा – available easily </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">बहुमञ्जरी – one with multiple flowering pods </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">अपेतराक्षसी – which removes evils </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">भूतघ्नी – which eradicates negativity </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">It is incredible to find so much of information about a medicine hidden in its names. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Latin name - Ocimum sanctum Linn. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>तुलसी कटुका तिक्ता हृद्योष्णा दाहपित्तकृत् !</b></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b> दीपनी कुष्ठ कृछ्र अस्र पर्श्वरुक कफवातजित् !! <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>भाव प्रकाश/ पुष्प वर्ग/६३</i></span></b> </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Primarily, holy basil is pungent in taste and it has bitter secondary taste. It means technically its potency should be hot in action. Due to its hot potency, Ocimum sanctum (OS) increases Pitta (Fire) and results in burning sensation. Especially to those already suffering from gastritis, they should avoid excessive use of the herb except when needed. Due to its property of being hot it is a drug of choice in diseases of Kapha and Vata origin like common cold, cough with expectoration, asthma, colic pain and so on. As per the synonyms Apetrakshasi and Bhootaghni, it suggests the role of this herb on devils. It has to be understood in right context. In ancient times devils were described as disruptive elements that possessed extraordinary qualities to create trouble in bodily society. They had evolved to remain invisible and create turbulence around. This is why they required special human beings with an insight to distinguish them and kill the evil. In fact, in my opinion sages meant to explain bacteria and other microorganisms that were invisible to naked eyes (Bhoot means the one beyond the physical elements –microorganism may fall in the category). Modern scientific understanding of the herb establishes the fact.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">As per the review article by S. K. Gupta et al – Department of Pharmacology, AIIMS, New Delhi, India (Indian Journal of experimental biology/ vol. 40/ July 2002/ pp. 765-773), the aqueous leaf extract showed insecticidal and antibacterial activity against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. The ethanolic extract from Tulsi was demonstrated to be a better antiviral agent. Today, we have a devised radiotherapy against cancer, and in context to the ancient references it shall also be considered as Bhoota (invisible foreign invasion). Scientifically, we know today the Radioprotective, anticarcinogenic and antioxidant properties of Tulsi (P Uma Devi, Department of Radiobiology, KMC, Manipal; Indian Journal of experimental biology/ vol. 39/ March 2001). There is no doubt why altruistic sages named the herb Bhootaghni. Leaves of Tulsi can be used for local application on chronic infected wounds in paste form. It can be highly effective in those having diabetic foot. It is due to the fact that as per a recent study on mice, ethanolic OS leaf extract showed the efficacy in lowering the blood glucose levels substantially. In diabetic foot the dual efficacy of the single herb could be utilized to its maximum. For its optimum results, dry powder of Tulsi leaves can be taken empty stomach in the dosage of 3 – 4 gms with warm water. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">As per Bhav Prakash, Tulsi promotes digestion. It especially works on Dhatuagni (Metabolic digestion and absorption mechanism). No wonder why it makes pancreas to work and helps in reducing blood sugar. As per traditional knowledge of healing, Tulsi is a very good remedy for Kushtha (leprosy). It is again to understand that as per Ayurveda any chronic skin infection with non-healing nature which results in damage of tissues is called as Kushtha (कुष्णाति वपुः). It is also very effective in chronic urinary tract infections. In cases of painful and burning micturition cold infusion prepared with Tulsi leaves could be very effective. It is a good blood purifier and an excellent remedy in circulatory disorders. As per the research paper above, Tulsi leaf powder in 1% of dosage to mice showed significant hypolipidaemic effect. It is no doubt that Tulsi remains a wonderful drug and probably that is why it has been regarded so much in ancient texts. Due to its multiple benefits and the ease of availability it became an Indian tradition to grow the herb in household. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">OS leaves contain 0.7% volatile oil. This oil contains multiple chemical structures in it. This makes Tulsi to be very effective herb against worms, parasites, mosquitos and other microorganisms. In India it has been a tradition to grow this herb in front of the house and to light an earthen lamp with a cotton wick soaked in oil. It would be interesting to see the reaction. This light must be helping green leaves of Tulsi to emit some component of instable oil into the air thus removing mosquitos and moths from surrounding area although it needs to be validated and experimented. But, as far as my knowledge goes I haven’t seen mosquitos feeding around Tulsi. Indian tradition always had logic behind every action; unfortunately we do not have time to understand the wisdom but to follow rituals blind folded. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Further adding on to the properties of this amazing herb, Bhav Prakash explains its role on abdominal colic. Due to its hot potency and volatile oils in it, Tulsi becomes and obvious choice in spasmodic pains of abdomen. A hot infusion is prescribed in such cases. During the menstruation some of the females go through an excruciating pain in abdomen. It is due to aggravated Vata. Hot infusion made up of Tulsi leaves along with bishop seed relieves the pain by regulating Vata channels. Ayurveda recommends Tulsi in aggravated Kapha disorders like allergic cough, asthma, COPD, bronchitis. Volatile oil present in Tulsi removes congestion from the channels, helps in broncho dilatation and increases oxygenation. It is found to be very effective in allergic cold and viral fever conditions. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">To enlist properties and uses of Tulsi is an exhaustive task. It is antibacterial, anti-allergic, antipyretic, analgesic, it reduces cholesterol levels, brings down increased blood sugar levels, strong antioxidant, adaptogenic, contains antiviral properties, radioprotective, possesses anticarcinogenic properties, aphrodisiac and don’t know what else. And if nothing at all, growing Tulsi in your garden does not harm at all; at least it could protect your house from deadly mosquitos. Ayurvedic wisdom says,</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>तदेव युक्तं भैषज्यं यत् आरोग्याय कल्पते !</b></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b> स चैव भिषजां श्रेष्ठो रोगेभ्योः यः प्रमोच्येत् !! </b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">च. सू. १/ १३५</span> </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">The best medicine is the one that restores health and the physician who removes the fear of diseases is the paramount in his race.</span> </div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-6425079989289815442013-10-03T22:49:00.001+05:302013-10-05T10:03:27.679+05:30Grapes – A food for your Blood<p align="justify"><font size="4">Blood is a liquid connective tissue which has three general functions- transportation, regulation, and protection. It has two major components: 1) blood plasma which is watery liquid that contains water, protein and other solutes like electrolytes, gases etc. and 2) formed elements – Platelets, WBCs, and RBCs. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Platelets occupy less than 1% of the formed elements. Platelets break off from the megakaryocytes in red bone marrow and then enter the blood circulation. In between 150,000 to 400,000 platelets are present in each µL of blood (Tortora). Platelets help to stop blood loss by forming platelet plug and have a short life span, between 5 to 9 days, while dead platelets are removed by spleen and liver. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Platelets essentially contribute towards the immunity of the body by periodical repair of the blood vessels and saving blood loss. Number of platelets becomes essential marker in cases of sever immune attack by extrinsic or intrinsic factors. In cases of Dengue, which is caused by Aedes aegypti there is a constant lapse in number of platelets which may result in internal hemorrhage resulting in potential life risk. Restoration of platelets can be achieved by incorporating dietary changes alone and Ayurveda can contribute essentially in saving lives. Routine consumables can be used judiciously in order to achieve medicinal effect and Ayurvedic life style is all about using food as a medicine. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Food, which help in nourishing our blood is described below with references of its properties and uses mentioned in traditional system of healing – Ayurveda. </font> <p><strong><font size="4">द्राक्षा (Grapes)</font> </strong> <p><font size="4"><strong>द्राक्षा पक्वा सरा शीता चक्षुष्या बृहणि गुरुः I <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlbhm8AQzhNznjgVTrF4NRf3Ll64bGxkFVA8NBGy2LLzuUyrD9m2K1H-IGm8j6mSlMT8yVz31FdlKFLBhs9aTQDZTXzzlwUN_bi4f12ZQvL2E4ZEv3VDtzb-N9-P1-H1NyIgPHhMf_-I/s1600-h/grapes%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="grapes" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-right: 0px" border="0" alt="grapes" align="right" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU94VgOracLIN-oWmn1nEpGKhXJ6EnGP1lncXOGUCgGEiah1NMN5e7O41VUNA0vASKJQGXau40vqA2O8dVVE4j4OhUd0u7ll56zneee2ArYf5G0Iw_JJjqroD3VUIBMKvTD0AGmh7hrnw/?imgmax=800" width="321" height="248"></a></strong></font> <p><font size="4"><strong>स्वादुपाकरसा स्वर्या तुवरा सृष्टमूत्रविट II </strong></font> <p><font size="4"><strong>कोष्ठमारुत्कृद वृष्या कफपुष्टिरुचिप्रदा I </strong></font> <p><strong><font size="4">हन्ति तृष्णाज्वरश्वासवातवातास्रकामलाः II</font> </strong> <p><font size="4"><strong>कृछ्र अस्रपित्त संमोह दाह शोष मदात्ययान I </strong></font> <p><strong><font size="4">आमा स्वल्पगुणा गुर्वी सैवाम्ला रक्तपित्तकृत II</font> </strong> <p><strong><font size="4">वृष्या स्याद् गोस्तनी द्राक्षा गुर्वी च कफपित्तनुत् I</font> </strong> <blockquote> <p align="justify"><font size="4"> <font size="2"><em>भाव प्रकाश/ फल वर्ग/ ११२- १३</em></font> </font></p></blockquote> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Latin name – Vitis vinifera Linn. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Family – Vitaceae </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Bhav Prakash says ripened grapes are naturally laxatives and cold in potency. It increases eye sight, heavy to digest and increases muscle mass in the body. Due to being naturally laxative and cold in potency it helps in removal of excessive pitta from the circulation.</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Pitta, when increases by virtue of its hot and liquid qualities results in vidah (sensorial discomfort) which is commonly seen in Dengue fever, like burning of eyes, excessive thirst, aversion to food, itching of the skin and so on. Ayurveda suggests in order pacifying a specific dosha and its qualities, properties which are opposite to the nature of the vitiated dosha should be incorporated. Pitta shares a symbiotic relationship with metabolic factor blood, thus results in multiple disorders related to circulatory system. It is important to find out a drug which should have laxative effect (as it is a default treatment for Pitta) and also possesses cooling effect. Interestingly, Grape contains both the qualities and becomes an obvious choice of medicine where in blood is vitiated due to increase of Pitta. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Grapes, when completely formed are sweet in taste and clears voice. It can be effectively given to those suffering from hoarse voice. It also contains slight astringent taste and increases out flow of urine and stool. It creates bloating of abdomen. Grapes increase male sexual strength but may increase kapha. It induces strength in the body and enhances taste. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">It removes excessive thirst. It is highly recommended to those who constantly complain of dry mouth. In such cases dry grapes (raisins) soaked overnight seems to be more appropriate. Ripened grapes which are sweet in taste should be given in fever as it reduces Vidaha which is integral symptom in Fever. Grapes especially are very effective in Asthma. As per Ayurveda, asthma can lead to degeneration of metabolic factors (Dhatu) and deterioration of metabolic factors can lead to various disorders related to malnutrition. In asthma, people generally suffer from anemia especially iron deficient. This is due to poor digestive capacity that metabolic factors cannot absorb heavy minerals from the food. It reduces the oxygen binding and further results in breathlessness on exertion and other symptoms. In such cases iron loading cannot be very good decision due to poor digestive state and in many cases it has been resulted in diarrhea. Grapes become a drug of choice in this case and Ayurveda specially recommend. It removes excess loading of pitta from the circulation being naturally purgative. It also nourishes Rakta Dhatu (Blood), induces strength and increases oxygen binding capacity of the blood cells thus helps in Asthma.</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">As per Bhav Prakash, seasoned grapes help to treat Arthritis. It is due to the chemical composition of the grapes. It is a rich source of all essential minerals and vitamins which are helpful in bone regeneration. It is a natural source of potassium (185 mg), calcium (11 mg), zinc (0.05 mg), phosphorus (13 mg), vitamin C (10.8 mg), B1 (0.092 mg), B2 (0.057 mg), B6 (0.110 mg), and E (0.700mg) per 100 grams(http://www.botanical-online.com/uvasangles.htm). These all are essential components of healthy bones and tissues. In early changes of osteoarthritis grapes could be used as a natural remedy (diabetic people should use soaked raisins). It is also recommended to those suffering from Gouty Arthritis and Jaundice. It is due to the principle of Pitta detoxification as per Ayurveda. Grapes are naturally diuretic (promotes urination), thus they are helpful in dysuria (painful and burning urination). </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">In Ayurveda, grapes are essentially recommended in Raktapitta which is generally compared to epistaxis (nasal bleed). It is important to understand that when Ayurveda discusses Raktapitta, it is not about one single disease but a syndrome with various representations which is essentially caused by vitiated Pitta (Fire) and Rakta (Blood). As mentioned before about symbiosis of Pitta and Rakta, whenever pitta gets vitiated especially due to the increase of its hot and liquid properties it results in increase of the blood volume. This increased heat has its own effect on the physiology of rakta (blood) and may result in destruction of essential components of the blood, especially those which help in continuous arterial repair – platelets. This is how raktapitta manifests as per Ayurveda. Due to the increased blood volume and thinning of the arterial walls because of vitiated Pitta especially in the areas where arteries/ capillaries are naturally weak sudden bleeding occurs due to any external/ internal factors like stress, strenuous exercise etc. When it bleeds per nasal it is called Urdhvag Raktapitta (epistaxis), while it per anal bleeding is called as Adhog Raktapitta. When it starts to bleed per cutaneous (through skin) it is named as Tiryak Raktapitta. Per cutaneous bleeds are seen in multiple conditions and generally arise from drastic loss of blood platelets. In dengue also when platelets see a sharp decline red blue rashes are seen on the skin. Grapes, not only removes excess pitta from the blood but also help in bone marrow rejuvenation due to its natural properties and increases platelet count when used as a medicine. It is a useful herbal medicine in all types of Raktapitta. It could be recommended in early stages of Dengue/ Yellow fever to avoid further complications of the deadly viral fever. It is advisable to have 10 – 15 number of fresh ripened grapes especially black grapes three times a day to have medicinal effect of the same. It may generate lose stools which is normal and part of the treatment only. Grapes are also recommended to those suffering from Delirium, burning sensations and mal nutrition. Ayurveda says that soaked raisin is a very effective remedy for post alcohol toxicity and chronic alcoholism. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">This article intends to spread awareness about medicinal use of indigenous herbs and common foods available around us. One should use these remedies as medicine only and avoid repetitive, continuous, and excessive use of the same substance because,</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4"><strong>योगादपि विषं तीक्ष्णं उत्तमं भेषजं भवेत् ! </strong></font> <p align="justify"><font size="4"><strong>भेषजं चापि दुर्युक्तं तीक्ष्णं संपद्यते विषं !!</strong> <font size="2"><em>च. सू. १/ १२७</em></font> </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">With a judicious planning deadly poison could be used as an effective medicine, while a misuse of a lifesaving drug results in a deadly poison. </font></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-67498946105885766652013-09-04T21:40:00.001+05:302013-10-03T22:45:24.655+05:30Curd – Let this food be your Medicine<div style="text-align: left" dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio5LkSmXnW83sZbcvhGpmMPX8pfKY12wKvFUFlaiFjHyuSIewkvDM3pjW4CFQ3D_OZxotxXzBh-Bmyz6EO1HJnfPQvalfTqh5lsUASP31It3IEdlSNSIT5xPY5a1r3NuVmH4hR2eI_aEA/s1600-h/CURD%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="CURD" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="CURD" align="right" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisxJrPSPXakZuFEi0h_obQf4mWq9ry0jBikyh1ZxGrefdyfzOPEqYnbpDlSvleP5s6sbxNF-lbJRddtMn2eI8vxWlCUn_fLwTh5FNLj1FUjbquq4GfoJjxLPWtNKFe9Ra9Rqvwauqu7Xc/?imgmax=800" width="240" height="180"></a> <br> <br> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><b>दध्युष्णं दीपनं स्निग्धं कषायानुरसं गुरु </b></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><b>पाके अम्लं ग्राहि पित्तास्रशोथमेदः कफ़प्रदम् </b></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><b>मूत्रकृच्छ्रे प्रतिश्याये शीतगे विषमज्वरे </b></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><b>अतीसारे अरुचौ कार्श्ये शस्यते बलशुक्रकृत </b></span></div> <blockquote> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><b> भाव प्रकाश </b></span></div></blockquote> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">Curd is prepared by fermentation of milk with bacterial cultures consisting of a mixture of Streptococcus subsp. thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus (Ref. W. J. Lee & J. A. Lucey).</font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">Due to its medicinal properties, curd or yogurt is widely used across the globe, and also becomes an essential part of the diet. Ayurveda, an opulent traditional culture through the time immortal evaluates everything through the scientific eye and establishes the principles of healthy living for generations to come. Indigenous pharmacopeia is very rich and references are found in form of Nighantu (Indian Materia Medica). Bhav Prakash Nighantu explains properties of the curd in detail and also throws light upon medicinal value of it. It is essential to understand that food remains an essential therapy in traditional medicine of India. Achrya Charak says, all the diseases are an outcome of poor absorption capacity of the system. Bringing out the properties of curd and its uses from the traditional books in view of facts and to remove the myths related to the consumption of the curd. </font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4"><strong>Properties of curd</strong></font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">It is hot in potency. Curd, due to fermentation process possesses hot potency. It is by virtue of change in chemical structure of the milk due to bacterial action. As it is evident that no chemical reaction can occur without the presence of heat, milk which is potentially cold by nature attains pitta property by virtue of the transformation of the chemical structure. Achrya Bhav Prakash says, curd helps in stimulating digestive fire. As per the basic principle of Ayurveda, sour taste is composed of fire and earth. The presence of fire in sour taste stimulates digestive fire, thus curd. </font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">Curd is unctuous in nature and contains astringent sub taste. It is heavy to digest; having said that means that it should be consumed in small quantities in order to maintain a healthy digestive fire. </font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">The final metabolic taste of the curd is sour (amla) as per Bhav Prakash which means it should have a tendency to increase Pitta due to high fire quotient. It has a tendency to create congestion and also binding in nature, this particular effect of the curd is seen in cases of diarrhea where in it helps to bind the stool. Due to its properties of being heavy and unctuous, curd tends to increase fat and may also result in water retention. This is why it is avoided in cases of diseases of kapha origin, specially obesity, cellulite and rheumatoid arthritis. Due to its hot potency and sour metabolic taste, curd tends to vitiate pitta and creates imbalance in blood metabolism resulting in certain skin diseases. Probably, that is the reason why Ayurvedic texts suggest avoiding curds in leukoderma and psoriasis kind of disorders of the skin. </font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">It is specially recommended in Dysuria – a condition with painful micturition. One needs to understand that it specially refers to the condition associated with urinary tract infections or similar to that. In these conditions, ayurveda recommends a specific type of curd which is not fully formed and tasteless; it is called as Mandak (मन्दं दुग्धवत् अव्यक्त रसं). It is diuretic in nature and helps in cleansing of the bladder and urethra. It may result in epigastric burning if consumed in excess. </font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">Curd is also recommended in common cold condition. In common cold after 3 days or so only curd should be advised. Due to its properties of increasing kapha, curd increases per nasal discharge, so once the cold is chronic and nasal discharge is scanty and creating congestion in the nostrils, curd consumption increases the discharge and works as a mucolytic agent. In these conditions completely formed curd having sweet taste should be prescribed. </font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">As per Bhav Prakash, use of curd is beneficial in Visham Jwara (Pyrexia of unknown origin). It is equally beneficial in cases of aversion to food and indigestion. It works well in cases of altered bowel habits and also helps to maintain normal colonic flora being rich in probiotic bacteria. Ayurveda recommends it to those suffering from loss of weight and malnutrition. It induces strength and helps in spermatogenesis (production of sperms).</font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">Rules of consumption</font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">Ayurveda recommends that one should adhere to the rules of food consumption. It is essential to understand that due to complex chemical structures of certain consumables body requires optimum assimilation capacity. </font></span></div> <div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4"><strong>न नक्तं दधि भुञ्जीत... </strong></font></span></div> <blockquote> <div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4"><strong> च. सू. ७/६१ </strong></font></span></div></blockquote> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">As per Agnivesha in Charak Samhita one should never consume curd at night. Due to fermentation process curd by nature becomes very heavy to digest. It requires a good amount of metabolic activity in order to be digested thoroughly. Also, at the end of digestion curd increases Kapha and creates congestion in the channels which leads to poor lymphatic drainage. During the day when body is physically active it is easier to manage such congestion but at night when metabolic activity naturally slows down it may result in morning stiffness and water retention, thus leading to poor metabolic absorption (indigestion at cellular level). This is one another reason why curd has been contraindicated for people suffering with Rheumatoid arthritis or chronic indigestion. In order to maintain an optimum health one should never consume curd at night. Although, few other classical author believe that one can consume curd at night mixing it with other foods, but a critical analysis of the previous statement seems more appropriate and one should avoid consuming curd at night in all circumstances. It may generate generalized stiffness, weight gain, edema, puffiness of eyes, heaviness of the head etc. </font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">Furthermore, permutations along with mode of consumption of curd with other foods have been mentioned by Ayurvedic texts as following. </font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">When curd is consumed with ghee, it increases Kapha and pacifies Vata. It could be advised in cases where patient is having chronic cough with scanty mucous which is creating congestion. In such cases curd mixed with ghee would work as a mucolytic agent by virtue of increasing the quantity of Kapha helping in clearing the channels. But this combination may result in indigestion, so it should not be practiced continuously and used for curative values only. </font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">Curd mixed with sugar is very effective in cases of gastritis. In people suffering with burning sensation of the stomach, sugar works as a catalyst to curd and generates cooling effect in curd thus relieving gastric burning. It is recommended to those suffering peptic ulcers and also effective in ulcerative colitis. Diabetic people should be careful using sugar and consume it with mint leaves (Pudina) instead, if required. Curd with sugar is also recommended to those suffering excessive thirst. </font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">Curd, when it is consumed with green lentil clear soup (Mudga Yusha), pacifies vata and maintains pitta equilibrium. It can be used in Pain Abdomen associated with gaseous distention or bloating. </font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">It becomes tastier to eat and produces minimum undue effects when consumed with Honey. And, when consumed with Indian Goose Berry (Amla), curd pacifies Pitta and relieves various skin problems generated by vitiated blood. It is a very good combination in those suffering skin sensitivities due to sun exposure like sun burn, rashes, boils and so on. Curd can also be consumed adding salt into it. </font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">Winter (Hemant), Late winter (Shishir), and Monsoon/ Rainy (Varsha) are the best seasons to consume curd, while in Autumn (Sharad), Summer (Greeshma), and Spring (Vasant) either it should be consumed in moderation or completely avoided in order to maintain an optimum digestive fire. </font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">Ayurvedic wisdom says,</font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">अहाराचार चेष्टासु सुखार्थी प्रेत्य चेह च I परम् प्रयत्नमातिष्ठेद बुद्धिमान् हितसेवने I </font></span></div> <blockquote> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4"> च. सू. ७/ ६० </font></span></div></blockquote> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size: medium"><font size="4">The one, who seeks best in this life and salvation later, should constantly and continuously engage him/ herself in healthier practices of food and social conduct. </font></span></div><span style="font-size: medium"></span><span style="font-size: medium"></span><span style="font-size: medium"></span><span style="font-size: medium"></span><span style="font-size: medium"></span><span style="font-size: medium"></span><span style="font-size: medium"></span><span style="font-size: medium"></span><span style="font-size: medium"></span><span style="font-size: medium"></span><br><br><br><br></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-77778125069224374622012-08-10T22:34:00.001+05:302012-08-10T22:41:21.103+05:30Ayurveda Herbs - Cumin<p align="justify"><font size="4"><strong>Cumin </strong></font> <p align="justify"><font size="4"><strong>(शुक्ल जीरक/ कृष्ण जीरक/ कालिका)<a href="http://www.wikipedia.com"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Cuminum_cyminum" border="0" alt="Cuminum_cyminum" align="right" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9NrFzHL7EU84WH8qg2GgbB5YEi_SM2XQm_808DWskcsUq2vj-lIM5nAvc2i6df8jrVIOlLrayRaH4mTYc6Ieuy2hTdmfWUYxyq_83psWoXHBRgawun0UEEGwvjQGKIhXg6HRwsx8-CX8/?imgmax=800" width="182" height="240"></a></strong></font> <p align="justify"><font size="4"></font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">जीरकत्रितयम रुक्षम कटूष्णम दीपनम लघु ।</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">संग्राही पित्तलम मेध्यम गर्भाष्यविशुधिकृत ॥ </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">ज्वरघ्नम पाचनम वृषयम बल्यम रुच्यम कफापहम ।</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">चक्षुष्यम पवनाधमान गुल्म छर्दी अतिसार हृत ॥</font> <p align="center"><font size="4">भा. प्र. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Cumin is one of the most common and known spice. It is used in almost all the dishes in Indian traditional culinary system. As per Bhav Prakash Nighantu (Ayurvedic Pharmacogonsy), jeerak has three types as following:</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">1. White</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">2. Black</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">3. Kalika</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">In above quotation from the text states that all three types of cumin behold almost similar properties.</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4"><strong>Latin name:</strong></font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Cumin seed (white) – Cuminum cyminum</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Black caraway seeds (Black) – Carum carvi </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Nigella seeds (Kalika/ Black cumin) – Nigella sativa </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">All three varieties of Cumin are dry in nature and pungent in taste. They are hot in potency and stimulate digestive fire. Cumin is light to digest and helps in containing the stools, so it can be given in people suffering with irregular lose bowel habit. It has a special effect on brain and strengthens the memory. In my opinion it could be an effective herb in cases of Irritable Bowel Syndrome where in patient passes frequent lose motions along with stress. Cumin seeds are known for its properties of uterine cleansing. It is an effective herb in cases of dysmenorrhoea. Ladies suffering with painful menstruations can take a hot infusion during their menstruation. It helps in alleviating Vata, regulates menstruation, and cleanses uterus as well. Pregnant women should avoid taking cumin in large quantities due to its vasodilatation effect and heating property. It also helps in reducing fever by generating sweat. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">As per ancient wisdom of life, cumin seeds promote digestion and also enhance sexual vigour. It is a stimulant, thus works on erectile dysfunctions. Cumin also increases strength. It could be because of its property of stimulating metabolic digestion which helps in a thorough absorption of micro nutrients from the food. It also enhances taste of the food and alleviates Kapha. Cumin helps in lacto genesis so it could be given in small quantity to lactating mothers. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Bhav Prakash says, cumin helps in promoting eye sight, and removes gaseous bloating of abdomen, vomiting, and diarrhoea. It is also a very good diuretic and could effectively be used in urinary tract problems.Cumin seeds contain 2.4 – 4% volatile oil which contains cumin aldehyde which could be converted in thymol. It can be used as antiseptic. It is one of the safe and effective remedy in infants. </font> <div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-7320238453556905972012-08-06T22:51:00.001+05:302012-08-06T23:17:17.959+05:30Ayurveda Herbs<p align="justify"><font size="4"><strong>The Bishop’s Weed (अजवायन /यवानी)</strong></font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Latin Name – <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvg_Dxcnk9CuE-fP8jfag8Hhdr5EdS_LeoPtxU9yI5BjPObL6PTS-XP87uE3yWn01thpBbCNwHihUwsZXwvNFVeIcRVfG_-cUfR08WI_K9qeTRUuL2aXnqwcS9RpW7MFRg96Kra2yw1lE/s1600-h/ajwain%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="ajwain" border="0" alt="ajwain" align="right" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTdTsJfvasM0sJeBDjWajLyXQQnq2C2ynpcXs6iQdY4UVaPeFm9DWlEcdnXdYgP3F6nDXg06MtcbfYN-oALLxVR19t7kVs3XRu7QRUCHxKLYfUscE7gw8VDGfE5SsdgkZONfj1Lv8voM0/?imgmax=800" width="320" height="293"></a></font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Carum copticum (B & H) </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Trachyspermum ammi (Linn)</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Ptychotis ajowan (DC)</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4"></font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">यवानी पाचनी रुच्या तीक्ष्णोष्णा कटुका लघु: ।</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">दीपनी च तथा तिक्ता पित्तला शुक्रशूलहृत ॥</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">वातश्लेष्मोदरानाह गुल्म प्लीहक्रिमिप्रणुत । </font> <p align="center"><font size="4">भा. प्र. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Bishop’s weed or Ajwain is one of the most famous herbs among folklore practices. Although it is not very commonly used among spices but it has been herbs of choice in house hold remedies. Ajwain is carminative, and enhances taste of the food. It is pungent bitter in taste and sharp in action. Ajwain is hot in potency and increases Pitta. Metabolic taste of Ajwain is bitter and it is light to digest. It stimulates digestive juices and promotes the gastric absorption. Due to hot in potency, if consumed in excess quantities or for a prolonged duration it may result in gastric burning. Repetitive consumption in over doses may have adverse effect in spermatogenesis due to contradictory properties of Ajwain and sperms.</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Ajwain alleviates Vata and Kapha and it is specifically prescribed in colic pain due to gaseous distention. It contains volatile oil which is constituted 40 – 50 % of thymol. As the traditional wisdom says, “it helps in removing worms (Krimi pranut).” Thymol is known for its anthelminthic properties. And famously used for hookworm treatments. Thymol is also known to have certain antimicrobial properties. Probably that is the reason why Ajwain is so potent in cases of gaseous bloating of abdomen and dysentery. It could be used in amoebic dysentries. As per Ayurveda, Ajwain also helps in splenic disorders. It is also believed that thymol is effective in removing certain fungal infections of finger nails and toe nails. It would be advisable for people suffering with fungal infections of nails to wash the nails with decoction prepared with Ajwain seeds for two to three times a day. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Due to its strong odor it is used in removing foul smell from many pungent oils especially of castor oil. In chronic dry cough it can be used effectively to remove Kapha. In cases of asthma (shwas) Ajwain powder in prescribed dose is given with hot water. Powder of Ajwain mixed with Epsom salt is known to cure chronic indigestion in folklore practices, and factually it is effective. Although people suffering with hypertension should be careful about the dose as it contains salt. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">In pain abdomen, rheumatic pains and joint pains poultice is prepared and used for fomentation of local area to eradicate pain. Pitta Prakriti people should refrain from excessive internal consumption of Ajwain as it may aggravate thermodynamics of the body. </font> <div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-6268779001781037222012-08-03T17:43:00.001+05:302012-08-04T09:27:56.948+05:30Ayurveda Herbs<p align="justify"><font size="4"><b>Black pepper (</b><b>मरिच</b><b>)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicRPXYYLGJflSZESRKGLOuUciTH7-NTRF3XbvWsiqdpmv1CD9dDZ-o8tBWIo7jVNXX5Ed-nqevSM06_OlR3ROpUY5ZJj6n2O3sQPvwSQzHEFTNnhjlyMwlbO5TVbr5POlJ0WV8VDRCbUo/s1600-h/Piper%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Piper" border="0" alt="Piper" align="right" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4dY8YxZSbQxPqbOvUCyTDituOdMqnoXimha5puXkNgSbbKqCXpR1YvfuAzX2bmLhAibK5hwDJvUT0fho37gqd3Aphkp0yq-Ny9GBDCW2eKj1N6R61agpsDE8bMgmltW0F3tYWwEfR_k/?imgmax=800" width="188" height="240"></a> </b></font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Latin Name – Piper nigrum </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4"><em>मरिच कटुकम तीक्ष्णम दीपनम कफवातजित ।</em></font> <p align="justify"><font size="4"><em>उष्णम पित्तकरम रुक्षम श्वास शूल क्रीमीन्हरेत ॥ </em></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="4"><em>तत आर्द्रम मधुरम पाके नातिउष्णम कटुकम गुरु । </em></font> <p align="justify"><font size="4"><em>किंचित तीक्ष्णगुनम श्लेष्मप्रसेकी स्यादपित्तलम ॥</em></font> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font size="4"><em> भा प्र</em></font></p></blockquote> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Black pepper probably is the one of the most used spice all across the globe. It is widely used to enhance the taste and also to provide a flavor to the food. Ancient wisdom of Ayurveda says, it is pungent in taste, sharp in action and stimulates digestive fire. It is known for its potential action over Kapha and Vata. Black pepper, due to its property of being hot, helps in liquefying the Kapha. Due to this property it becomes a drug of choice in cases of chronic cough wherein sputum is very sticky and creates congestion in respiratory system. That is the reason why in cases of Bronchial Asthma fine black pepper powder is advised for internal use. It immediately helps in broncho dilation due to stimulation effect and mobilizes the phlegm from bronchioles. It contains an alkaloid called piperin which makes this herb an excellent catalyst. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Black pepper increases digestive juices and stimulates digestive fire. In cases of gaseous bloating and chronic indigestion it is considered to be an effective medicine. It is hot in potency, so should be avoided by Pitta personalities and people with skin sensitivities. It is dry in nature, so effective in obesity for proper fat metabolism and may increase cellular activity. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Black pepper is traditionally known for its anthelminthic effect for ages. It is given in very small doses along with green tomato to kids in folklore practices. It can also be used in cases of tooth ache in form of decoction for gargles.</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">High doses of this herb may result in abdominal pain, and urethral burning. Excessive use of black pepper in food as spice and flavor may result in stomach burning and gastritis. So it should be consumed in low quantity under the physician supervision only.</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Metabolic taste of tender or green form of the pepper is sweet. It is not so hot in potency and heavy to digest. It is good mucolytic and also increases pitta. One pinch of the black pepper powder along with one tea spoon of honey at night helps in relieving the respiratory congestion and as per traditional believe also enhances the immunity of respiratory tract. </font> <div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-82863315823624664482012-07-31T12:39:00.001+05:302012-07-31T15:46:24.167+05:30Ayurveda Herbs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Traditional system of medicines resorts that primary aim of this bodily world is to take care of the well- being. Prime state of the health is the key to success in all endeavours of life. Ayurveda resides in our life at every step knowingly or unknowingly. We are bringing Ayurveda facts from the kitchen. We use these herbs in and out and probably in our all meals.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Latin Name – Zingiber officinale</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>आर्द्रीका भेदिनी गुर्वी तीक्षणोष्णा दीपनी मता।</i></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>कटुका मधुरा पाके रूक्षा वातकफापहा । </i><i></i></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>अग्नि संदीपनम रुच्यम जिव्हा कंठ विशोधनम । </i></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ginger is one of the most common spice used in Indian kitchen and also world over. It breaks down stools due to its property of sharpness. The herb is predominant of fire quotient thus helps in promoting digestive fire. Due to its hot potency it also ignites digestive fire and becomes a very good medicine in cases of indigestion. In chronic cases of indigestion, it is advisable to have a small piece of ginger along with hot water. It is given for internal use in form of hot infusion in cases of rheumatoid arthritis. It is pungent in taste and mitigates Vata due to hot property while it helps in liquefaction of mucous (Kapha) and drains out the lymph. In cases of pain and congestion of throat, one can use hot infusion of Ginger for gargles. It reduces pain and removes Kapha. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In cases of common cold and cough where in mucous is not thoroughly drained, Ginger along with honey is given to produce mucolytic effect. Ginger contains zingirol and 1- 3 % of volatile oils. Dry form of ginger is an effective herb for abdominal colic. Essentially it is given in form of hot infusion. Dry ginger powder is considered very effective in Hypovolemic shock to restore peripheral blood circulation. It is rubbed constantly on hands and feet to restore thermodynamics.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ginger is hot in potency, so it should be cautiously used in Pitta personality types and also Pitta disorders. It aggravates Pitta, so it should be avoided in cases of Gastritis as it may result in gastric irritation and symptom like epigastric burning may increase. Hypertensive patients should use ginger in moderate quantity only. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ancient wisdom of life says, “consumption of a small piece of ginger smeared with salt before meal is a healthy practice. It stimulates digestive fire, increases taste, and clears tongue and throat.”</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My suggestion, people suffering with hypertension should avoid smearing it with salt. Instead Epsom salt can be used. </span> </div>
</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-34306514575024635842012-02-04T23:30:00.000+05:302012-08-03T17:52:43.310+05:30Vedic Management - 5 Steps to Holistic Success (Part 2)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Rule 3</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="HI" style="line-height: 115%;">यो ह वै प्रतिष्ठाम वेद प्रति ह तिष्ठत्यस्मिंश्च लोके </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The one who understands <i>Pratishthaa</i> (reputation) becomes <i>Pratishtha
(</i>reputed) in its race and also in this world. <i>Upanishad </i>says, “Chakshu<i>
(</i>eyes<i>) </i>are the reputation.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">To understand it comprehensively, the meaning of the <i>Chakshu </i>needs
to be understood. The sense of vision is responsible for seeing things clearly
and understands the material in all the dimensions. Vision helps us to weigh
the possibilities and also help in judging potential threats. It helps us to
place ourselves in a secure and stable position. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Your vision is the repute of your organization</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The vision is an ultimate destiny of an organization. It could be divided
in two parts for an easy understanding,</span></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Organizational goal</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Analytical abilities</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Organizational Goal</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPzfGOcuC4UGgWdWQ6syHArSr-i0vbAh-Ggl0l5rEeTIY-NLw_aTttEF3BT41FC6Gcqm6_7nPs6IsQBQFl3X2cGaujpI7WgR5_50Uko2szRW2HUJ6p37kD_N1kL6f3VkkUVVr7U5yuuzA/s1600/Vedic+Management.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPzfGOcuC4UGgWdWQ6syHArSr-i0vbAh-Ggl0l5rEeTIY-NLw_aTttEF3BT41FC6Gcqm6_7nPs6IsQBQFl3X2cGaujpI7WgR5_50Uko2szRW2HUJ6p37kD_N1kL6f3VkkUVVr7U5yuuzA/s200/Vedic+Management.jpg" width="156" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">It is the intimate desire to materialize the futuristic approach. Without a
goal, any organization would behave like a small boat lost in the pacific. It works
like a guiding star, and also a gauge. It is essential that the vision should
not be a mere tool of self amusement. Vision of your organization should be
multidimensional. It should revolve around the sense of uplifting one and all. The
vision of your organization should not be motivated out of greed, but it should
be an effort to motivate the mass for a revolution. And the organizational goal
should be complemented by achieving short term targets. And one should make
sure to share the organizational vision with each and every part of it, living,
or non living. It generates the required passion and also works as a yardstick
whenever you lose focus.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Analytical Abilities</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Vision also includes the analytical abilities of your organization. One should
always concentrate over the potential threats, own possessions, lacking skills,
and futuristic possibilities. The one who possesses the calculative decision
making power never lose the battle of fierce competition. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Veda </span></i><span style="line-height: 115%;">says, “The one who
possesses the clear vision, establishes itself amongst the most reputed
company.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Rule 4</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="HI" style="line-height: 115%;">यो ह वै संपद वेद संहास्मै कामाः पद्यन्ते </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The one who acknowledges the <i>Sampad (</i>prosperity<i>)</i>
persuades <i>Sampad (</i>opulence<i>) </i>not only<i> </i>in his race but the
world over. <i>Upanishad </i>says, “<i>Shrotra (</i>sense of hearing<i>)</i> is
<i>Sampad (</i>prosperity<i>).</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Our sense of hearing enables us to perceive the science
and also help us to understand it in its specialized form. When we undertake
any action after the complete perception of the matter, it always reaps a sweet
fruit. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Comprehensive feedback is the Prosperity of your
Organization</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">When we are working at a level where we do not seek anything
lesser than perfection, there always remain a room for shortcomings. This is
something that we tend to ignore considering it a small thing or could be fixed
later attitude. ‘Feedback’ is like a resonance. The kind of a sound we make
comes back to us. It helps us to understand the kind of vibes our organization
is generating. Wise people say, “Silence is Gold.” By realizing your dream, you
have already made an impact or sent percussion around, feedback is to keep
silence and listen to your own conscience. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Feedback is the key. It is like a meditation. One should
remain all ears to the finer details. Be it the customer, your first line managers,
or your security guard. A good advice can flow from any corner. It always would
help you to be active than being reactive. Not that every advice would be as
important, but the reaction would reach you only if you lend your ears. Feedback
should never be taken as a criticism, but it should always be used as a door
for the improvement. An organization should inculcate the habit of procuring
feedback at every level. Following are few examples</span></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Service feedback</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Managerial feedback</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Communicative feedback</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">After getting the appropriate advices let your conscience
decide the room for the improvement. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Veda </span></i><span style="line-height: 115%;">says, “In
the deepest of your silence, you hear the speech of your mind.” </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Rule
5</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="HI" style="line-height: 115%;">यो ह वा आयतनम वेद आयतनम ह स्वानाम भवति </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The one who knows the <i>Ayatana (</i>the shelter/source) becomes
the <i>Ayatana (</i>the source<i>)</i> for its own race. <i>Upanishad </i>says,
“Definitely the <i>Mana (</i>Mind<i>)</i> is the <i>Ayatana(</i>The source/
Shelter<i>).”</i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The mind is the source of all the actions. And our senses are like
servant to our mind. Whatever subject is perceived by our senses is brought to
the amusement of the mind. The mind controls our deeds. The mind is such a
strong force in our body that we keep on dancing on its tunes. It never allows
us to focus. The one, who knows the potential of the mind, becomes the source
of joy, happiness, and fulfillment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Your determination is the Source of your Fulfillment</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you want to live a fulfilled life, it is essential to focus on
your mind. The mind is the source of your courage. Mind is the ultimate creator
and destroyer too. Once the mind is in absolute form of stability, it can reap
anything you want. It is the most difficult entity to handle in this world.
Mind is such a minute entity that it can make you travel even to the unknown
worlds. It takes you to the places where you never have been to. But one has to
ensure, where you want to be? If you will not decide, then mind would do it for
you. And mind has a fascination towards the subjects that are not meant for
you. It keeps you confused. It is an obvious block created by that supreme
force. Had this block not been there, everybody would become successful. But,
there are only few, who knew their mind and rode over the ladder of eternal
success.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Keep your mind in your control. Let your conscious- the soul be
the guide to your mind. Never allow it to go to the ‘RIGHT’ or to the ‘LEFT’,
but stay focused. Arjuna could hit the bird’s eye, “because he saw only the
eye.” </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Veda says, “The one who knows his source become the resource in
his own race.”</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vedic wisdom is so profound that
every single piece of information could be interpreted in any context. <i>Upanishads
</i>are the easier forms of the traditional Vedic wisdom. They are an excellent
piece of Vedic style of management theories. All you need to do is to interpret
the information in the most relevant context and practice it in accordance with
modern implications.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This article tries to produce an
insight in the Vedic understanding of Human body in reference to the Modern principles
of Organizational Management. <i>Chandagyo Upanishad</i> considers five
essential elements that are needed for spiritual upliftment of the mankind. This
reference of understanding humanity, when replaced with an Organizational
structure, becomes an essential tool to construct a successful, holistically progressive,
and meaningful corporate company. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While explaining spiritual
upliftment of the mankind, Chandagyo <i>Upanishad</i> quotes the references given
below. We are trying to replace ‘the humanity’ with ‘an organizational
structure’ considering that every organization has a meaningful purpose.
Sometimes, in the competitive environment the organizations fail to remember their
roots. Idea of holistic development may seem to be new, but, none the less it
is quite relevant. We need to construct sustainable ventures because an
organization is not meant only for the prosperity of the owner/top management.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are many other vital
factors associated in a company which makes an organization in totality.
Herewith, follows the fivefold methodology of holistically sustainable Vedic
Management. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Rule 1</b></span></div>
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<b><span lang="HI" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">यो ह वै ज्येष्ठम च श्रेष्ठम च वेद ज्येष्ठश्च ह वै
श्रेष्ठश्च भवति </span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">The one
who can categorize the true elder and the superlative becomes the elder and the
superior amongst the race. <i>Upanishad</i> says, “The <i>Prana (</i>force of
the life<i>)</i> is the best and the leader.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Resources
are the <i>Prana </i>of your organization</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">For
any organization, from establishment to the successful running most essential
requirement is its resources. At the time of conceptualizing any project, the
vital link is resources. And it becomes again relevant when the operations take
off. Resources could be divided in two categories:</span></div>
<ul style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Financial resources</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Human resources</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Vedic
understanding says that any organization should pay the utmost regards to these
two vital links. The one who can figure out the eldest and the best becomes the
leader and superlative in its race.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Your
investor is the elder</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> For a successful company, it is essential to
remember its investors at every stage. Without a strong back hold, no matter
how large any company becomes,</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> it</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> couldn’t have survived a single breath. Lions always
make sure to observe the distance they had traveled. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Your
human resource is the best</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">According
to an old saying, “The weapon is not important, the man behind the weapon is
the one who matters.” For the successful running of a company, human resource
is indispensable. Every single worker of the organization is unique and equally
important. Company should enhance the feeling of ownership and make its
employees a part of its success. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Veda
says, “The one who concentrates on its <i>Prana, </i>fulfills his all desires.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Rule 2</b></span></div>
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<b><span lang="HI" style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">यो ह वै वसिष्ठम वेद वसिष्ठो ह स्वानाम भवति </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">The
one who can make out Vasishtha<i> (</i>the survivor/the wealthier/the propagator<i>)</i>
becomes Vasishtha (the survivor/richest/acknowledged)<i> </i>in its race. <i>Upanishad
</i>says, “The <i>Vaka (</i>speech<i>)</i> is survivor/richest/acknowledged.<i>”</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Communication
is <i>Vasishtha </i>of your organization</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Communication
plays an integral part in the success of an individual or an organization. As per
the Vedic understanding, one should pay utmost attention to communication. The one
who seeks victory should worship his speech. From an organizational point of
view, communication could be further divided in following types,</span></div>
<ul style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Oral communication</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Written communication</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Broadcasting & blogging</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Internal communication</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Any other way that establishes connection
between the customer and service provider</span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Communication
should be fundamentally correct, prompt, thoughtful, and wise. Meaning of worshiping speech is, “One should communicate humbly.” Sometimes a humble ‘NO’
works well instead of a forced ‘YES’. And it is absolutely OK to delay the
answer if you are not very sure of the action or requirement. We have seen many
organizations in a dilemma due to undue haste in making statements and later
repent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Any
word that you utter is heard, consciously or unconsciously. And a good oration/drafting/expression
establishes an individual comprehensively in the society. So it does to an
organization as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Veda
</span></i></span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">says, “The one who masters the speech becomes the
acknowledged, famous, and richest.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Ayurveda,
an ancient science of life, resorts to the overall development of the mankind.
It does not limit itself in physical boundaries, but expands the wisdom of its
experiences to guide the life to the ultimate realm, the salvation. Every
breath in this physical world is a journey towards the fundamental reality of
life – the death. Factually the death should not be an ending, but a beginning of
the unknown world. Since the time of evolution, human race conquered many mile
stones. The science of medicines made amazing discoveries in the field of life,
but unfortunately, no one could define how the journey ends? Why the heart
stops beating even though the muscles of it are not prone to the fatigue? But
the answer is illusive. When the logic cannot define something, one needs to
turn towards philosophy. Ayurveda explains, “An ultimate purpose of human life
is to get <i>Moksha (salvation).” </i>To get rid of the vicious cycle of
rebirth is called as <i>Moksha. </i>To explain the salvation, different
methodologies have been taught. Ayurveda says, “Physical body manifests itself
due to <i>Moha (</i>attachment<i>), Icha (</i>desires<i>), and Dwesha (</i>revenge<i>)</i>.”
In a simpler format it could be assigned that <i>Moksha (</i>Salvation<i>) </i>is
the complete detachment from</span><span lang="HI" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">these
mental blocks. It is the union of oneself with the cosmic conscious. Though, it
remains an uphill task to find the cosmic awareness, however many methodologies
have been formulated in different philosophies. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Ayurveda
classifies <i>Atma (The soul)</i> in two categories; <i>Paramatma (</i>The
universal conscious<i>), </i>and <i>Jeevatma (</i>The conscious<i>). </i>Difference
between the conscious and cosmic awareness could be identified in following
verse, </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="HI" style="line-height: 115%;">निर्विकार परस्त्वात्मा सत्व भूत गुण एन्द्रीयहि !</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="HI" style="line-height: 115%;">चैतनयो कारणं
नित्यो द्रष्टा पश्यती हि सर्वा क्रिया !!</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span lang="HI" style="line-height: 115%;">चरक संहिता/ सूत्र स्थान </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Paramatma
(</span></i><span style="line-height: 115%;">the pure conscious<i>)</i> is <i>Nirvikar
(absolutely </i>perfect<i>)</i>. When the universal conscious combines with <i>Satva
(</i>mind<i>), Bhoota (</i>five elements<i>), Guna (</i>qualities<i>), and
Indriya (</i>senses<i>), </i>it manifests itself into the physical body. It is
immortal, spectator, and witnesses all the actions.</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWiDb7ouX6BpUHiy7di8odRBUi5yrvT1MmErmq5gVzK3_hZgDMf52d0Y9NqrE2F63UF9d4BmdQtYBaZ5FqTaO0lGGuZhVhvjd_kM_YsQkKDfbUhz_9Z84wo_Fz3IfwdzMfqaV0lCd3qDY/s1600/spiritual-success.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWiDb7ouX6BpUHiy7di8odRBUi5yrvT1MmErmq5gVzK3_hZgDMf52d0Y9NqrE2F63UF9d4BmdQtYBaZ5FqTaO0lGGuZhVhvjd_kM_YsQkKDfbUhz_9Z84wo_Fz3IfwdzMfqaV0lCd3qDY/s320/spiritual-success.jpg" width="257" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Above
definition of <i>Paramatma </i>is an absolute eye opener. It does not only
describe the existence of the Almighty, but also makes us realize that every
individual is the manifestation of the universal conscious. As per the
description, universal awareness multiplies itself into various forms of life
and each of the living entity is mere replication of that perfect self. It raises
a question. If we are all the part of that <i>Paramatma, </i>we should be
equally aware. <i>Acharya Charaka says, “</i>When the conscious unites the <i>Bhoota,
</i>it is predominated by <i>Rajas (</i>selfish mobility<i>), and Tamas (</i>blissful
ignorance<i>) </i>which results in subconscious suppression of the ultimate
wisdom.” It makes us to forget our origin and enables us to become mechanical
entities. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The ultimate
purpose of human life is to realize that particle of the supreme conscious within
oneself and all. Because our analytical ability is an advantage above the other
races of life. Probably this is the reason why we are repetitively told that
human life is precious. The time we separate ourselves from the mental and physical
limitations, it lifts our conscious to another level of awareness. One should
practice conscious detachment from the materialism. Having said that, it does
not mean that one should not love what he does, but one should not cultivate
the nature of possession. One should constantly practice to overcome the
desires because desires result in greed which further ends up in attachment to
the <i>Karma (</i>resulting<i> </i>action<i>).</i> And any residual desire
forces the conscious to reincarnate itself to materialize the completion in
next life. Having said that it does not mean not to have any desires, but one
should try to fulfill the desire that had manifested within the subconscious
and at the same time one should constantly practice to limit the desires which
are manifested out of the greed quotient. The sense of revenge is another
factor responsible as a blocking stone on the road of higher conscious.
Ayurveda call it as <i>Dwesha. </i>One should cultivate the habit of loving thy
world as a replica of itself. Not to have the sense of jealousy and also not to
have a feeling of competition. Completion makes us the part of the rat race. It
also develops the inferiority complex that end up in various forms of mental
sickness. This again holds us back to be spiritually free and lands us into the
cycle of rebirth. Ayurveda says, “when mind overcomes <i>Rajas (</i>selfish
mobility<i>), and Tamas (</i>blissful ignorance<i>), </i>it destroys even the strongest
of your <i>Karma (</i>unaware actions<i>) </i>resulting in spiritual freedom,
which is nothing but <i>Moksha (</i>The Salvation<i>)."</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In the
modern day world, we don’t have time for anything that can slow our race to
achieve our set goals. A widespread ailment that affects us all, adult and
child, is common cold. Generally, it happens to each individual, depending on
their level of immunity, at least once or twice a year.Basically,
common cold is a viral infection that attacks the respiratory system of an
individual. These viruses can be contagious and can come from any form of
pollutants that our prevalent in our modern world. Depending on which part of
the respiratory system the virus attacks, cold can be divided into three
different categories:</span><span></span></span></div>
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nasal passage</span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span>Pharyngitis which attacks the throat
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<li style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>Sinusitis which attacks the sinuses</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All of
the above mentioned forms have some common symptoms which are a response of the
individual’s immune system to the infection. These symptoms include cough, sore
throat, runny nose or congestion in the nasal passage, fever in some cases,
general body ache, head ache and/or fatigue.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In
Ayurvedic theory, cold is an ailment which is caused by the vitiation of <i>Kapha </i>which is the <i>dosha</i> representing water. This vitiation of <i>Kapha </i>can be caused due to the exposure to cold/humid conditions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another
reason of cold, which is quite prevalent in our lifestyle today, is related to
an individual’s digestion. Today, the types of foods that we eat can cause our
digestive system to become weak or irregular. This weakness/irregularity of the
digestive system leads to the food being left indigested in the intestines
leading to the accumulation of toxins, also known as <i>Ama</i> in Ayurveda. This <i>Ama</i>,
when it reaches the respiratory system can be the cause of the three forms of
cold mentioned above.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As cold
is a contagious disease, which can be either airborne or contracted through
direct contact with an infected person, a common precaution is for this ailment
is regular washing of hands, especially, before eating. Other precautions
include covering of the nose when going out in a polluted or cold environment
and taking vitamin C and zinc supplementation in the diet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ayurveda
also offers various remedies and treatments which can be helpful in the curing
of common cold and sinusitis. It is important from Ayurveda’s perspective that
one should take appropriate corrective measures in diet at the time of changing
season. Drinking hot water is one of the corrective measures which produce a
great deal of correction. It helps to digest the <i>Ama (toxin)</i> and clears
the congestion in the channels. It also helps to liquefy the <i>Kapha </i>dosha
and releases the respiratory channels. Ayurveda recommends that one should
avoid food products which are heavy to digest and also are of cold in nature. Curd,
rice, ice creams, banana etc. are the few such food products to be mentioned.
Inhalation of steam is highly recommended at the time of exposure to contagious
media. It helps to stop the progression of the disease. One spoon of honey with
few drops of ginger juice at night is a home remedy which helps to reduce congestion
and promotes per nasal discharge. Black pepper also helps in building immunity
of the respiratory tract. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recurrence
of common cold and repetitive consumption of unwholesome food items can result
in chronic sinusitis or rhinitis. It may result in partial or complete loss of
olfaction, if not treated. Ayurveda Panchakarma treatments can help in eradicating these
problems from the root, and also helps in building immunity against such contagious
diseases. Seek the help of your Ayurvedic Physician to know more about the Panchakarma treatments and
healthy life style. Nature is the best medicine and a healthy life style is the
key to live a fulfilled life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ayurveda, a science of life
considers the health as a primary aim of life. To fulfill the four basic
purposes of life which are<i> Dharma (the
duty) Artha (material gain) Kaam (to fulfill desires) and Moksha (Salvation)</i>,
health is an essential tool. Without a sound state of health none of such
purposes could be solved. For that matter, even any other purpose could not be
fulfilled, if any. Physical body has been considered as a building which stands
erect on a tripod of three essential commodities. <i>Ahaara (food), Nidra (sleep), and Bramcharaya (celibacy) </i>are these
three pillars of life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is important to understand the
sequence in which these three pillars have been mentioned. Ayurveda asserts a
great deal of importance to the food as one of the most essential contributes
to the health. It is sad that we do not pay any thought before eating and use
our food as an entertaining item of the life. <i>Acharaya Charaka </i>says, “<i>Matraashi
Syaat.” </i>It means that one should eat in appropriate quantity. Though, it is
difficult to exactly quantify the food in general because individual
requirement remains different, however one needs to realize his/ her own need. Contrary
to the general belief of eating specified number of calories, quantity of food
is directly proportionate to the physical exertion of an individual. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Consumption of food depends upon
multiple factors like, </span></div>
<ul style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-Q8uBj_zqemNsyv3jfqWav6nJVO_YOQYb3JQee4YHiLAxBF2jWZmGzavpmd3f_lOckWGQgtO0V0r4_UGB68X-rNpYlH7JDxN6aYD6ZUBAgb5p8LSx6VSHm696Y9aHR5xSUN9jGrzASU/s1600/ayurveda-health-guide+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-Q8uBj_zqemNsyv3jfqWav6nJVO_YOQYb3JQee4YHiLAxBF2jWZmGzavpmd3f_lOckWGQgtO0V0r4_UGB68X-rNpYlH7JDxN6aYD6ZUBAgb5p8LSx6VSHm696Y9aHR5xSUN9jGrzASU/s320/ayurveda-health-guide+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Time of consumption </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Quality of food </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Type of the food </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Processing of the food </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Combinations of the food </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Sequence of eating </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Age and type of physical exertion of the consumer </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Season </span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Coming back to the point of <i>Matra (quantity)</i> of the food, <i>Acharaya Charaka says, “Ahaar Matra punah
Agnibala apekshani.” </i>It means, quantity of the food which should be
consumed by an individual should depend upon the state of his/her digestion. Quantity
of the food that digests properly in stipulated time without harming the
constitution of an individual should be considered as an appropriate dosage of
the food. </span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Ahara
Matra (quantity of the food)</i> also depends upon the quality of the food to
be consumed. Generally food items could be divided in two groups <i>Guru (heavy to digest), </i>and <i>Laghu (light to digest). Guru Ahara </i>could
be defined as the food item which takes longer time to digest even if consumed
in a lesser quantity. For example red meat, pork, fermented food products,
rice, black lentils etc. While <i>Laghu
Ahara </i>could be defined as food which is easy to digest and does not harm
digestive fire even if consumed in large quantities. Relevant examples of it
could be <i>Moong Daal (green lentils), </i>pop
corns, brown rice etc.</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The idea of understanding this concept
is that one should consume heavier food items in a lesser quantity. Because being
predominant of earth and water quotient they tend to increase doshas in the
body. While lighter food items though gets digested easily, but predominance of
fire and air elements in them may increase Vata and Pitta dosha. Ayurveda
recommends that both of the qualities should be consumed in moderate quantity
in order to strike equilibrium among the trinity of the biological humors. </span></div>
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</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">“The one who consumes food in
appropriate quantity enjoys a sound health, well nourished metabolic factors,
good complexion, contentment, and long life,” said <i>Acharaya Charaka. </i>Food consumed in proper dosage becomes an
absolute remedy to the health.</span></div>
</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-64986561316971833442012-01-22T21:22:00.000+05:302012-01-22T21:23:43.470+05:30Ayurveda speaks - watch your Clock<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ayurveda, an ocean of never ending wisdom states
that one has to plunge deeper to get precious pearls out of it. One can never
understand the essence of the science by fragmentary understanding of the
matter. It is a life of science, which is based upon self experiences and strong
observations. Ayurveda theory is based upon five basic elements of cosmic
evolution which are Ether (Akash), Air (Vayu), Fire (Teja), Water (Jala), and
Earth (Prithvi). These five elements join each other in different permutations
and combinations to evolve three biological forces called as Vata, Pitta, and
Kapha. They are the trinity of biological humors that regulate our body when in
equilibrium, and also result in diseases when get vitiated. </span>
</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Biological humors coexist in the body in such a
fashion that they do not hinder each other’s functions and simultaneously
control each other in order to perform desired physical and physiological
functions. Being primary constitutive factors of the body, they are directly
influenced by our conscious or subconscious actions. Having said that means even
a smallest change in our life style has an impact over the positioning of these
Doshas. Trinity of Doshas also gets influenced by time and predominate each
other at different parts of the day and night. This natural fluctuation of
Doshas maintains our health and regulates our physiological routine. Ayurveda
explain it as Natural Biological clock. </span>
</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If we divide 24 hours in day and night, individual
dosha has four hours of predominating cycle. Each dosha increases for four hours
during the day cycle and repeats the same during night. This cycle is directly
proportionate to the physiological performance of the body. For a better
understanding, this clock could be understood as,</span></div>
<div align="justify">
<span style="font-size: large;">In a Day cycle:</span>
</div>
<ul>
<li>
<div align="justify">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoRGmke88eNXgG_u6VHM7sryMTkBfjBn6FA_oC0pQ7tjafGc-WQLF63llo6O-NyTBUunDHGkj1pKxhg0GDs3xCFyVpvA-7BoRYoi8KEpa4ILFY-KfsZ3b4ZiAj4AhbZIw2AWLN3RDrZsQ/s1600/Rishi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoRGmke88eNXgG_u6VHM7sryMTkBfjBn6FA_oC0pQ7tjafGc-WQLF63llo6O-NyTBUunDHGkj1pKxhg0GDs3xCFyVpvA-7BoRYoi8KEpa4ILFY-KfsZ3b4ZiAj4AhbZIw2AWLN3RDrZsQ/s200/Rishi.jpg" width="178" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">From 6 am to 10 am Kapha predominates
</span></div>
</li>
<li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From 10 am to 2 pm Pitta
predominates</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="justify">
<span style="font-size: large;">From 2pm to 6 pm Vata
predominates</span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div align="justify">
<span style="font-size: large;">In a Night cycle:</span>
</div>
<ul>
<li>
<div align="justify">
<span style="font-size: large;">From 6 pm to 10 pm Kapha
predominates</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="justify">
<span style="font-size: large;">From 10 pm to 2 am Pitta
predominates</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="justify">
<span style="font-size: large;">From 2 am to 6 am Vata
predominates</span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div align="justify">
<span style="font-size: large;">One needs to have a fair understanding of this
biological clock of the body to regulate the daily routine and maintain life
style accordingly. For example, at night cycle Kapha predominates between 6 am
to 10 pm. Kapha or adhesive force of the body is also responsible for inducing
sleep. Ancient wisdom recommends sleeping during this Kapha predominant phase in
order to experience a peaceful sleep. Once this time is elapsed, follows the
predominance of Pitta phase. Pitta also depicts enlightenment, awareness which
also suppresses the natural urge of sleeping. It makes the mind alert again,
even if you are physically sleeping or feeling sleepy. </span>
</div>
<div align="justify">
<span style="font-size: large;">Understanding your biological clock can help you
to deal with minor daily niggles with ease and helps to maintain a disease free
life. It is just a walk towards the general principles of life to live in
harmony with your inner peace. Ayurveda suggests that one should constantly
engage in learning new things, because “the true knowledge is a power, rightly
said.”</span></div>
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-58879109178208521242012-01-21T19:17:00.001+05:302012-01-22T18:52:21.612+05:30Cervical Spondylosis & Ayurveda - Manage pain with care<div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="float:none; margin:0px; padding:4px 0px 4px 0px;"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/widgets/like.php?href=http://ayurtattvam.blogspot.com/2012/01/cervical-spondylosis-ayurveda-manage.html" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; width:450px; height:80px"></iframe></div><p align="justify"><font size="4">Today, the lifestyle which we lead is full of stress. The rat race of our world is taking us away from our natural habits and pushing us towards a life filled with disorders which is directly related to our way of living. One such example is cervical spondylosis. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Traditionally, cervical spondylosis was considered a medical condition in which the degeneration of the inter-vertebral disks occurred due to old-age. However, today this condition is commonly caused due to regularly ignoring the ergonomics of our bodies, e.g., working for long hours with computers, wrong postures while performing day-to-day life functions, sports/repetitive injuries such as long hours of playing video games, texting etc. Spondylosis could be defined as the degenerative osteoarthritis of the vertebrae. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Based on the area of degeneration Spondylosis can be of various types: </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">· Cervical Spondylosis: The most common form of spondylosis, because of our stressful living, it includes the region around the neck column and is characterized by severe pain and/or restricted movement in the head, neck, shoulders, arms and hands. </font> <div align="justify"><div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:8747F07C-CDE8-481f-B0DF-C6CFD074BF67:5b154724-478b-44e2-b2eb-8946df168510" class="wlWriterSmartContent"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ZxgcfkmM_UBj5eD45xHOxJj4tbj6Lq0vA1Vd2Eo-YSvQmqIz9eHWuL5QPUGOFOItNptol1CViTb__MjR4z87MNNs6dIZI8nm2FL-wEiHJuMTBCOEQ7TUFBckDWS3qmhsbd68umfxjQc/?imgmax=800" title="" rel="thumbnail"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhetkTeJQ-HVOVwNVaM43YiP9N75AZKrrVM5vP01qxNxq6AOWC8lMwhtbhajriQpVDx1T-r8ZYxXFWdIaFUl_q95Hr-SDRKeiesiG3nTTeGp3Pj0wwQArtoS5T5-X_1kxxfsXkHfvhEcUA/?imgmax=800" width="258" height="335" /></a></div></div><p align="justify"><font size="4">· Lumbar Spondylosis: When the vertebrae of the lower back/lumber region are compressed, due to a repetitive injury or poor posture, this results in lumbar spondylosis. This form of spondylosis is characterized by pain in the lower back. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">When the space between two joints reduces, it may generate a compression over the corresponding nerve root resulting in Radiculopathy characterized by referring pain, giddiness etc. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">In modern sciences, there are two approaches, conservative methods or corrective surgery, through which cervical spondylosis is treated. The conservative approach is most common, involving treatments such as physiotherapy, massage, acupressure, acupuncture, patient awareness in correct postures, exercising, yoga, and/or non-inflammatory medicine. Surgery is recommended for patients who do not show improvement in their symptoms with the former approaches, however, it is still controversial. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">The traditional science of Ayurveda approaches the treatment of cervical spondylosis differently. In Ayurveda, a healthy body has an equilibrium of the three <i>doshas </i>– <i>Vata </i>(Movement), <i>Pitta </i>(Change) and <i>Kapha </i>(Growth and Stability). Any disease is a direct result of the disturbance in this balance. Cervical Spondylosis is a condition which is predominantly caused due to vitiation in the <i>Vata</i>. It is related to Sandhigata Vata. When increased vata dosha gets localized in the Manya (neck) region, it produces dryness which results in excessive rubbing of two joints resulting in degenerative changes in corresponding joint. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Ayurveda recommends a comprehensive conservative line of treatment for managing cervical Spondylosis. As mentioned for Vata Vyadhi, oleation is the mainstay of the treatment. Internal and external oleation is recommended. For Vata Vyadhi, Basti have been mentioned as a treatment of the choice. It depends upon the understanding of an experienced Physician to plan judicious treatments for the management of degenerative changes of the spine. Hot fomentation using hot herbs helps to release the compression from the spine and restores blood circulation. Increased blood circulation to the area of inflammation promotes the recovery. Combination of physiotherapy along with Panchakarma treatments yields very good results. Physiotherapy also helps to restore the natural posture and decreases the chances of recurrence. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Alternative system of health and world’s most primitive science can create a world of goodness to the mankind if adopted with faith and patience. For further information and queries, feel free to ask your Ayurveda Physician. Adopt a healthy life style, live happily. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4"></font></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-24833910670296117502011-02-22T22:08:00.001+05:302012-01-22T18:52:42.731+05:30Ayurveda – The rising of a new world<p align="justify"><font size="4">Since the time ancient civilization earmarked itself on the pages of history, chronicles related to the development of ancient system of healing could well be found scattered around various texts. It is evident from the time immortal that quest of longevity is deeply inscribed in the mind of human beings and adopting a healthy life style including the freedom from life threatening diseases remained on the top of the agenda through out the evolution of mankind. When history was first written on the pages in form of a script, along with the furtive of evolution were penned down the secrets of healthy living for the references of ancestors. Vedas are full of such kind of wisdom. It was the time when such references were used and various parts of information were brought together in form of an authentic knowledge by some of our eminent sages to establish the holistic system of healing. As far the history concerned, Ayurveda is all about the wisdom arising from the constant observations and a science purely based upon the self experiences. The principle of five elements and theory of evolution are an example of strong metaphysical understanding of the mass. Induction of massage coating an example of moulding a strong wood with constant smearing of oil followed by hot fomentation is another excellent piece of mind application. </font></p><div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:8747F07C-CDE8-481f-B0DF-C6CFD074BF67:d9d70c2f-3875-420e-84c6-81073b975502" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEGf2BJ4-bDZvQ6uxz7XcW5tap8JAzGwcr9OaeVHEnzuKbQdXGkkex4eN2Fv4Kuc-PWNxp6qbNAFotb4ZpwPhcjQovsSJI2ezUqiwxCZsyUekx-Nzkc_Iwt0zBS0e032soj_dpZlqHBdw/?imgmax=800" title="" rel="thumbnail"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOOsk9M1rn0nwzufNPDvG7et_eQEhcjehMvDFvuWk52YfmWmzYUqOJ1b5n6geQD7jivybnrOuMtrNrEGa6AYy5NNCbFRyJ7Gf-cXGGi7yJJcr-LlbR7V81Q7S2BxWZzejgD3Gt0N2nZ0o/?imgmax=800" width="260" height="335" /></a></div><p align="justify"><font size="4">It was a discussion amongst some altruistic sages that brought out the best and the oldest system of medical fraternity who were worried about the decline of the social health around the globe. Acharaya Bhardwaj was the first among those who professionally started imparting Ayurvedic wisdom to his immediate descendant Acharaya Atreya, and the latter took an initiative to set up the first school of Ayurvedic Medicines. It is the time when Ayurvedic wisdom which was transferred orally until now took a form of written scripture. Agnivesha, a student of Acharaya Atreya framed his knowledge in form of a text and his work was upheld across the arena of intellectuals. He named his book as Agnivesha Tantra. Till date the book remains the main pillar of Ayurvedic wisdom and is famous by name of Charaka Samhita. It is mandatory to mention the probable time of this creation at this point, which dates back to astonishing 2500 B. C. back. Only the legacy of Agnivesha who is least rewarded for his work sustained the time and till date benefiting the man kind.</font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">While the conservative system of medicines developed to its heights of success, at the same time land of snake charmers gave rise to another legend in the field of operative medicines – the Sushruta. With his excellent and mind boggling surgeries, he laid down the foundation of Modern surgery. He is the one to innovate the famous lithotomy position widely used across the globe. He again has the famous incision point under his belt for eye surgery, and no doubt why he is father of modern surgery today. It was his own legacy that he dared to successfully operate under the non availability of strong and reliable anesthesia. Both of the branches vis- a vis Ayurvedic Medicines and Surgery developed together and wrote a new script of success with a vision of futuristic social health. Later it was well carried upon by then gallant human beings, that by virtue of their hard work they laid a foundation of modern pharmacology and pharmacogonosy. It is the time of Acharaya Vagbhatta and other eminent sages, who went into the field of research and intensive pharmacological evidence in form of Nighantu and other texts are available till date. At the same time when other fields were developing in the field of traditional medicines, a new lease of idea gave birth to the development of alchemistry; a branch of medicine that deals with the study of metals and their property of healing. Mercury, the most poisonous metal was used to cure the life threatening diseases. None the less, this art was also used to create the lost wealth of then spend thrift kings by turning mercury into the Gold. Ayurveda, considered as Ashtang comprised of eight fully developed branches having their own specializations. The maestros of the field left back their footprints in form of their written scriptures on papers for their descendants, alas! Hardly could be restored and saved; thanks to the lack of print and electronic media, and also to the generations riding high over money making machines at the cost of their own health. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">While knowing my own roots, I came across an interesting story about the name of Kangra town situated near to the famous hill station Dharamsala, it is also the abode of Goddess Durga – Bajreshwari. The place used to be called as Trigarta (valley covered on three sides by peaks) or Nagarkot. There lived a family who was engaged in the business of stitching the torn earlobes of the ladies fancying heavy metal rings. They were so good at the business that later the place itself came to be known as Kaan Gad in local language which means to stitch ear lobe. Due to the ease of pronunciation it became Kangra later. How true the story is, nobody knows but it left a great deal of impression on my mind about a family that had the courage and skill to change the fate of a dynasty. </font></p><div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:8747F07C-CDE8-481f-B0DF-C6CFD074BF67:5d58a6d5-dcff-47df-8bc4-a91dd3d3deb5" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZ4QTCxuX3MP9BHmF7ce4jIRa95DehXAaEZODdzU1qFkui5zrH2YtMRxMwQSsbeIO5O19OY_LC4RwNK591SCD2WMDNl8fHn1yhyffXFDiy_3PpqYhv2A2BZc9ox2SzYUSW0HCqUFS8Ho/?imgmax=800" title="" rel="thumbnail"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGvYT8c2iaRoUCcUojusFbyiVK6b2O6bd6wFsyMp2r2nB2aUvnO63-njzvxDYEwU1O-DKZ7SzCBNYUbUNzbGTEk1VI71U2YJfmxVljJM1q51l8rrAaCqNuoYytxIht4zcjPBfp8XpGQ3U/?imgmax=800" width="335" height="286" /></a></div><p align="justify"><font size="4">A system that fulfilled the medical and social demands of man kind had its downturn not because there was a fault in the system but just political reasons were enough to destroy the wealth of the wisdom. Foreign invaders, wherever they came from had an agenda of destroying rich Indian culture and heritage. Nalanda University, then abode of the knowledge was set on fire which kept on burning for entire 6 months turning the knowledge into the ashes. Few of them took away the literature for their sake, and left a big lag. Even before that with up rise of King Ashoka, Ayurveda Surgery had to bear a major set back. Once the king turned Budha, all the surgeries were banned and anyone who practiced it was held responsible for prosecution. Many of the eminent personalities shirked their shoulders from the profession to avoid social embarrassment. Adding an insult to the injury, while British invaded India they slapped everything they had on India, and Indian culture </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">As the evolution rode over the fast track of development, and the world saw a major power shift from east to the west, India started looking tame in its own boundaries. British rule in India made life difficult f <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:8747F07C-CDE8-481f-B0DF-C6CFD074BF67:a92e07ac-7279-4569-8e46-49c13a6689e5" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_MOUQ1daiFak/TWPph0VBC_I/AAAAAAAAAH4/h0M7919aSxU/ayurveda-8x6%5B2%5D.gif?imgmax=800" title="" rel="thumbnail"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzrsFHh4WGKrB4cxkTp0M1mJ4TPsWhUCQJ7QtXi8fd4CbiHgxpE7OkRUMvMvzhA-CyctKoQtZIm1ya9ZLW6QERaeByNNeIcjP8IRatPzERmt65S5cdwzrn0lW7uDArUyV-0IhtXSwU8lc/?imgmax=800" width="218" height="250" /></a></div>or the survival of its heritage and the way western system of healing was pasted over Indian society, played a major role in uprooting the age old system from the land of its own. Faster results produced by the western system of healing lead it to the top priority in the world of healing, and the lack of evidence based practice further pushed Ayurveda on the back foot. It was also the reason that developed nations refused to accept Ayurveda as a medical system and it ended up in a folklore practice only. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Also was the fascination of top authorities of this nation to please the developed countries and to keep dancing on their tunes that further deteriorated the image of this system and much of the credit goes to the practitioner of this science also, who felt privileged to be called upon Doctors instead of Vaidyas. </font> <p align="justify"><font size="4">But, life is like a clock and the one that goes down has to rise in any circumstance. The might of Ayurveda could never be denied and the science that has the strongest basic principles rises again just like phoenix. The world realizes once again that being healthy is a bliss, and it is far better to maintain health than spending your hard earned money over an illness; and that is what the aim of Ayurveda is, <em>“swasthasya swastha rakshanam i. e. to maintain the health of a healthy being.” </em>Ayurveda, a science of life stresses upon adopting a healthy life style in order to avoid potential health hazards, and incorporates daily and seasonal regimens of well being, and one should always put constant efforts to follow the simple advises in order to remain healthy.</font><div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-12852049308432922842010-09-12T23:13:00.001+05:302012-01-22T18:53:03.025+05:30Diabetes – a life style disorder<p align="justify"><font size="4">Ayurveda an age old science, explains this disease as Prameha wherein the prime symptom is excessive and frequent urination. As per Ayurveda Prameha is a disorder primarily related to the various abnormalities associated to the urination which further leads to a group of metabolic disorders(<em>Prabhut avil mootrata</em>). Diabetes- a Greek word that literally means fountain/ tap, was later associated to a disorder characterised by excessive production of the urine, there on a word mellitus was added to it which means honey. Sushruta- father of modern surgery explained the similar disorder much before the origin of modern medical science, and named it as Madhumeha. The word is made up of two words, Madhu – honey, Meha – Urine.</font></p><div align="justify"><div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:8747F07C-CDE8-481f-B0DF-C6CFD074BF67:a9417e8f-fbb6-4802-86c8-b2512fe85e8f" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNi8dVwPsVAjeDcHMZs1vdoKEANtX2cfB8Ro8MR6N1PBjuhE192OhyHR8xq0yrAL796cMNbXTtlCtM1coZ3VPzxlIBE_U6tFTV_BrGZZQ-x7q7mE-6jwXT1mKAyAZ634E6eHx0ScM40ew/?imgmax=800" title="courtesy - wikipedia " rel="thumbnail"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCbQLPhb5beYs7gu_3P_xzDu4a1RtR8ay8K8GtP2HTp6A3tL0kpQ2y-BUqABmqHVuBSw01ofkdCPuwhOd4UCkJgejjCrJYYdIoOoskloIgcfHYtgpEaWKUzKTvizaslM2AUMCjycnKbP8/?imgmax=800" width="308" height="364" /></a></div></div><p align="justify"><font size="4"> One can get the idea of similarity between two disorders explained by two different systems of medical sciences. Madhumeha is a disease in which subject frequently secretes a lot of urine (polyuria) with increased thirst (polydypsia) and associated with increased hunger (polyphagia). As per Ayurvedic methodology of diagnostics, it is decided depending upon clinical symptoms with a thorough urine examination. Charaka explained an easy methodology of diagnosing this disease based on a prodromal sign wherein ants are attracted to the urine of the patient. </font></p><p align="justify"><font size="4">Diabetes, which is generally considered as a life style disorder; caused by excessive consumption of unplanned and unwholesome diet associated with excessive sleep or non physical exertion, as per Charaka (<em>Asya sukha, Swapna sukha…</em>). By mentioning above causative factors Charaka might have predicted the modern life style which could be realized by prevalence of this disease in urban part of the world. Adding further to the list of causative factors, it includes excessive indulgence in the food which is rich in fat and quite heavy to digest for a prolonged duration, which is again a style icon of urban population which includes a fascination for junk food with carbonated beverages without much physical exertion. No doubt that Ayurveda also considers this disease as a genetic disorder (Beej Dosha). All such factors leads to vitiation of the Kapha (water metabolism) which in turn results in Prameha or diabetes.</font></p><p align="justify"><font size="4">Ayurveda classifies Diabetes in 20 types which actually emerge out of their individual dosha vitiation viz- a- viz from Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Sushruta being first to identify Madhumeha, which arises due to the predominance of vata dosha is a peculiar form of prameha in which sufferer frequently passes large amount of sweet urine and have been enlisted among the incurable diseases. Having said incurable, Madhumeha/ Diabetes comes under the diseases that need to be managed with continuous and through efforts through out the life span. It becomes incurable due to the involvement of all three doshas, meda, Rakta, Shukra, Ambu (water portion), Vasa, Lasika, Majja, Rasa, Oja (Sap of life), and Mamsa which are called as ten vitiated factors (Dasa dooshya). So it is extremely important for the patients, who think that swallowing a pill will cure their diabetes and they can eat anything and everything, to follow the proper dietary advice in association with proper exercise regimen. </font></p><p align="justify"><font size="4">From the point of view of treatment, Ayurveda classifies diabetics under two divisions, 1. Obese and strong, 2. Emaciated and weak. Category second is advised to be treated by improving their nutrition and lifting up their absorption level by judicious use of food supplementations and medicines. This kind of patient should be avoided for deep cleansing therapies until unless his general health condition is improved remarkably. While obese and strong patients should be subjected for the oleation (if necessary) and fomentation followed by deep cleansing by means of Vamana (induced vomiting) or Virechana (induced purgation). Once the through cleansing is achieved, patient is again kept on balanced diet to control the disturbed physiology.</font></p><p align="justify"><font size="4">Generally barley is considered to be helpful for maintaining and avoiding Madhumeha. Barley flour could be mixed with wheat and gram flour to be consumed in the form of baked bread. Fenugreek seed powder or sprouts can be used to achieve an additional effect in maintaining Madhumeha. Sushruta suggests a judicious use of Shilajeet to control Madhumeha. One must understand that Diabetes management treatment should be done under the strict supervision of a qualified Physician only and a regular check on Blood Glucose level is must. Chronic Hyperglycemia results in serious and long standing effects on other organs of the body and may also lead to Diabetic Neuropathy. </font></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-26241730817803329532010-09-02T22:07:00.001+05:302012-01-22T18:53:30.600+05:30Osteoarthritis – An Ayurveda Management<p align="justify"><font size="4">Osteoarthritis which is a common suffering these days could be compared to Sandhi gata vata from Ayurveda’s perspective. Though it is difficult to have a comparative study of two very different systems, but for the ease of understanding and to bring the best out of the two system for achieving a common a goal of curing the ailments, an integration is not a bad idea. Osteoarthritis is a disease characterized by a group of mechanical changes with the degeneration of joints. It is a prevailing disorder in old age people, wherein level of calcium degrades due to an effect of ageing, but other factors like life style, food habits etc. are also equally responsible for the prevalence of this disease.</font></p><p align="justify"><font size="4">Ayurveda describes a long list of causative factors responsible for Sandhi Gata Vata. As the name suggests, it is a disorder generated by excess Vata thus also known as Vata Vyadhi. Though vata vyadhi is quite a comprehensive term and it is a group of diseases created by increased Vata out of which one that affects joints specially weight bearing articulations is named a Sandhi Gata Vata. Meaning of word Sandhi is Joint or articulation.</font></p><div align="justify"><div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:8747F07C-CDE8-481f-B0DF-C6CFD074BF67:5235a387-a6f8-490e-a319-cd17ff9c5ee4" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaBODdX0wDI0aQoOLZckwiB6tIZrpgaPqxANQrbX9q5s9hZq0o_nq4Gj_SmOMzeg6GhVJdL5_KYzlQuzSDcjGQ8sWQlbtOyxBtW8n85c9KlA_4flinydtTowK3LIQ1_ow5c_y4_k_Wz0E/?imgmax=800" title="" rel="thumbnail"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTPRbVBlYMhL5iykiop_NX55ANEyS6h5f53XFQrWw3o7b_tHAOY1qlZ5y10DCp5sSm4bYZ09KXyOCIz_c-yHIrtd9woopqzDiDWegvG38RyO-wC5MApNv_6nK-RcYt4vTGCXQ4ZEWASwM/?imgmax=800" width="335" height="239" /></a></div></div><p align="justify"><font size="4">Sandhi Gata Vata can affect any of the joint, but mostly large weight bearing joints like hip, knee and ankle are affected. Vata, which is a factor chiefly responsible for the mobilization in the body when increases in excess starts degenerating the body by means of its property of absorption. Symptoms of increased Vata can be viewed by signs of dryness over the skin, wrinkles, loosening of the joints, muscle wasting, poor strength etc. As per Ayurveda, causative factors responsible for the vitiation of Vata are, too much consumption of food which is dry in nature, and light to digest, to eat small quantity of meals which is insufficient for the body for a prolonged duration, too much involvement in sexual activities, to consume insalubrious diet, to wake up late night and to remain hyperactive and physically involved without taking enough rest. Chronic indigestion, malnutrition, excessive travelling are also few factors responsible for the vitiation of Vata Dosha. Trauma, excessive bleeding, chronic stress are also few other factors that increase Vata. Vitiated Vata when enters into the channels, it initiates many ailments related to Vata, and one of them is Sandhi Gata Vata.</font></p><p align="justify"><font size="4">Sandhi Gata Vata mainly represent symptoms pain and stiffness in the joint that may or may not increase with exertion. The joint makes a peculiar crackling sound while moved which is also called as crepitus. Swelling of the joint after exertion with or without the signs of inflammation can also be seen. Sandhi Gata Vata mainly affects spine, hip, knee and ankle joints which undergo a lot of wear and tear generated by body weight. </font></p><div align="justify"><div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:8747F07C-CDE8-481f-B0DF-C6CFD074BF67:ed9427a2-5c5b-4cc7-9a8a-30581b0b9114" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rVlfx7Yr5_cH4NQRnymvhPI4pxSgYpRXSVkhDNaU8e8xC_5bYMqvd5s9XiRIr7s2FJazWykG4dpL1ZSpqKQE6oGrv9F6nHxXFgVjZxXkhLZm7wB02unehH7gI7MmCrJxI6zMzJKWuHI/?imgmax=800" title="" rel="thumbnail"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-u0mGQ3IFr3O6_c5dLthRMtIPZJf_uDTA6myvP7AlW_cV5-oeJbtmn36qF19u2HsownW3TTs_VuOwXF5LqALGQUkd9c4BH7bpK2lz5oKYR8AgMMrFxKI8G8Vho35rBHLq7eWHXw6RnyQ/?imgmax=800" width="335" height="290" /></a></div></div><p align="justify"><font size="4">So obese people are at more risk of having osteoarthritis. Generally pain increases with cold and patient feels relieved by hot fomentation. Diagnoses can be established based on history and clinical examination. X- ray can consolidate the diagnoses and a typical OA(knees) X- ray film shows degenerative changes in the knee joint with joint space reduction and osteophyte formation in the joint.</font></p><p align="justify"><font size="4">Management of Sandhi Gata Vata from Ayurveda’s perspective is quite interesting and effective as well. One needs to rule out the involvement of the toxins (ama). Ayurveda reveals that sometimes Ama involvement with excessive Vata generates similar symptoms to the Ama Vata and could be quite confusing to diagnose, this state is called as Sama Sandhi Gata Vata. In such cases fasting remains the first line of action and it is necessary to bring it to the state of Nirama that is free from the toxin. There on line of action remains Oleation and fomentation to the joint, which could be done with the help of Panchakarma. Specific herbal oils are used for the purpose of oleation followed by fomentation with the help of herbal decoction prepared with the herbs that pacify Vata and also relieves the pain. Herbs like cida cordifolia (Bala), Gingiber offcinale (Shunthi), Cedrus deodara (Devdaru) are few that also helps in Sandhi Gata Vata. Food and nutrition is an aspect that can not be set aside while treating osteoarthritis. Life style needs to be corrected to achieve maximum result. It should be kept in mind that it is of utmost important to manage OA and if managed earlier it is better.</font></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-20678317247304921302010-08-31T19:22:00.001+05:302010-08-31T19:40:07.888+05:30Obesity – a problem of plenty<p align="justify"><font size="4">Obesity, that has a problem of plenty is growing rapidly across the globe. It is a condition where body weight increases to an excess where it may affect general body health condition. Ayurveda has enlisted this disease in those which are treated with difficulty. Medoroga as named in Ayurveda, not only creates a social stigma but also increases the likelihood of various ailments like diabetes, hypertension, arthritis etc.</font></p> <div align="justify"> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:8747F07C-CDE8-481f-B0DF-C6CFD074BF67:6ca6a8d8-ad84-4927-9964-cd968efceaa5" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nbA4_-dybXxzpWSNp89z2HotQcv2EIzBSdRJhDoElY2E5YOHE86gYz9o8TxN9r3OZTJMTvWx2v0i0j2jbSkSNf4YSyxcEYIzATf6XZCMtpqH4W_rT84Ek2MNexQ0YXFrzvh783ItNFw/?imgmax=800" title="" rel="thumbnail"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgITt12_mfs4uBHCVSI1aqgVxCCaEx8GMxMsXhp3Ek2T3Wv69htu9dFhNaTYCW8oRFi2hgBbxiRV_kh4fkyCc1zB_wgp4qzesU2rtNxAmYKZjGiHJS-brVILFZOaobmwwUj9Agj5JGOKUI/?imgmax=800" width="335" height="248" /></a></div></div> <p align="justify"><font size="4"></font> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Calculating your Body Mass Index(BMI) can help you to define your health condition by comparing your height and weight. BMI is just an estimation and does not represent a clear idea about your total fat percentage. But definitely it helps to get an idea when the bell rings. BMI can be calculated with the help of simple formula:-</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="4">BMI = weight [in kilos] divided by height [in meters] X height [in meters] </font></p> <div align="justify"> </div> <p align="center"><font size="4">Body Mass Index weight categories and conclusion </font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"> <p align="center"><font size="4">BMI rating</font></p></td> <td valign="top" width="200"> <p align="center"><font size="4">Weight assessment</font></p></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"> <p align="center"><font size="4">Under 20 (men)</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4">Under 19 (women)</font></p></td> <td valign="top" width="200"> <p align="center"><font size="4">Underweight</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4">Underweight</font></p></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"> <p align="center"><font size="4">20 – 24.9</font></p></td> <td valign="top" width="200"> <p align="center"><font size="4">Normal weight</font></p></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"> <p align="center"><font size="4">25 – 29.9</font></p></td> <td valign="top" width="200"> <p align="center"><font size="4">Overweight</font></p></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"> <p align="center"><font size="4">30 & above</font></p></td> <td valign="top" width="200"> <p align="center"><font size="4">Obese</font></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Management of weight is a more psychological game play than just following a regular routine. Causes of obesity are more attributed towards a sedentary life style and in certain cases due to a long standing illness for which patient had been treated with specific drugs. Family history, bad food habits, and genetic factors can not be ruled out too. But more often it has been seen that in the beginning patient does not take his/ her weight seriously and once the vicious circle of fat manufacturing starts in your body, it becomes difficult to reverse the changes.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Before going for weight reduction mental make up and a strong belief is utmost necessary. Crash diet course should be avoided strictly, they may result in sudden weight reduction but regaining of it also occurs at the same pace. It is advisable to calculate Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) before deciding your diet. It is the minimum caloric requirement needed to sustain life in a resting individual. One can calculate his/ her BMR with the help of following formula:</font></p> <h4 align="justify">For Women</h4> <p align="justify"><font size="4">BMR = 655 + (9.6 X weight in kilos) + (1.8 X height in centimetres) – (4.7 X age in years)</font></p> <h3 align="justify"></h3> <h4 align="justify">For Men</h4> <p align="justify"><font size="4">BMR = 655 + (13.7 X weight in kilos) + (5 X height in centimetres) – (6.8 X age in years)</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Based on above calculation, one can calculate his/ her approximate daily calorie need.</font></p> <ul> <li> <div align="justify"><font size="4">Sedentary life style/ little or no exercise, calorie requirement = BMR X 1.2</font> </div> <li> <div align="justify"><font size="4">Lightly active individual(mild exercise 1- 3 days/ week), calorie requirement = BMR X 1.375</font> </div> <li> <div align="justify"><font size="4">Moderately active individual (moderate exercise 3 – 5 days/ week), calorie requirement = BMR X 1. 55</font> </div> <li> <div align="justify"><font size="4">Very active individual (hard exercise 5 – 7 days/ week), calorie requirement = BMR X 1. 725</font></div></li></ul> <div align="justify"> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:8747F07C-CDE8-481f-B0DF-C6CFD074BF67:799c88b3-a180-461d-b08d-620d089718d3" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCXJysjiWEzQATwFuIKESbXh7H7oInDZp-f7jxcCQMuV6TTzSbeXrTCpT0IFTCQ6QNJ4Kh3JDRJkS52ziyfGLGK214qDWVLAAjJQd6XvSGHVI3iqcndNamprBD1SfV-NLGGAApcxgzLec/?imgmax=800" title="" rel="thumbnail"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfw54IuMDNyTa3LVo-qTnQpFxgjdv3OTbfLuskcs3OEDVhoFq4CfTdeU9dXpaffxm3EAZ6JWEsyU1mZWoGx0mzdZ61a21PwWi-eXr8gNBbMfI7IzO3eRECsuSLIu1hX-rFdAmUdwLDi9Q/?imgmax=800" width="313" height="335" /></a></div></div> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Depending upon your BMR one calculate the daily need of their required calories and accordingly fix their dietary needs. Though, one must understand that it is not absolute food that have been your enemy thus far but a proper check on daily schedule is also equally responsible for such a high rate of obesity. Late night parties and excessive consumption of alcohol with smoking are other factors also contributing to the urban obesity. It has been reported that number of obese patient are increasing at an alarming speed in urban livelihood. generation next life style and sedentary habits from the childhood are also adding on to the childhood obesity. Kids are more interested in computer games and lack of interest in games involving physical exertion leading to the disastrous health hazards. It is indeed very important to keep a close check on your weight at the time when it hits that important mark where daily wears stop fitting your body. And it is always better to stay fit rather than running from one store to another to find your size.</font></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-22386514566473722192010-08-30T21:36:00.002+05:302010-08-30T22:07:02.585+05:30Rejuvenation in Himalayas<p align="justify"><font size="4">Life in the metro getting hectic day by day, and daily physical involvement in meeting everyday new targets takes a toll on the body. It not only affects the physical body, also has a bad effect on mental well being. High society culture and sedentary life style generates life threatening diseases. Waking up late nights to catch your friends in the name of socializing and again rushing to the office early morning to reach in time takes out the vital energy from the body. When we have holidays we have to meet our dear ones and the whole time of leisure flies away treating your guests at home. Many factors come along together and your health remains on the back burner. Isn’t it a nice idea to go on a holiday where you can spend some time with yourself and pay full attention to your body, mind and soul?</font></p> <div align="justify"> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:8747F07C-CDE8-481f-B0DF-C6CFD074BF67:2d6edcf7-5379-43cb-891f-534ecf756be6" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8bUubIqDch01N7UOibek3bbp9jxZkZFD_nnVionoRIeyTdSQYhVh9RB731Sjw2qiN-ts6jDfuVq9HDmSB20kZpJlF3ZGu7kF6C_i9uu5rCt7tny4BTqB8FysovVZHX4JpxmyXIe7kgek/?imgmax=800" title="A view of Annapoorna block - Dining block" rel="thumbnail"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPb5Oya12A5XylvKP3nUVAiqfKOWzip-3gAgipVcGKub3mNdlHyGkvB5OVSVhfguiOZbHnoyN6inpxLxTDwKWGE28iEAGplm8IdeXjORoycm5BYvfMozhgZljNh5SXATaEXr4nEpLVRTE/?imgmax=800" width="335" height="313" /></a></div></div> <p align="justify"><font size="4"><a href="http://www.kayakalppalampur.com">Kayakalp in Palampur</a>, Himachal Pradesh is a perfect destination for your long awaited health break. Come and recuperate yourself in the vicinity of Himalayas. Kayakalp is situated in the foothills of Dhauladhar range of Himalayas and it makes a picture perfect view in the winters with snow covered mountains peaks in the backdrop of a state of an art structure. An abode of traditional and alternative system of drugless therapies like Ayurveda Panchakarma, Naturopathy, Yoga and Physiotherapy are ready to enrich your health. A perfect blend of treatments, diet therapy with a hint of revitalizing touch of yoga makes a wonderful experience. A young team of enthusiastic Doctors welcome you with a refreshing smile and bid adieu with a promise of a better health condition of yours. Restricted regimen of diet offers you a step closer to the journey of your well being.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="4">At Kayakalp, we offer you to get engaged in your hidden talents and occasional talks and leisure activities are conducted to display your creativity. Recreational hall offers you to spend your time with games and audio visual entertainment. Here you meet people from different arena of life and stay here as a part of an extended family.</font></p> <div align="justify"> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:8747F07C-CDE8-481f-B0DF-C6CFD074BF67:f7451631-2c02-4b21-bf24-8672020d6a7d" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJYxpBUb_wA9INzUY5a1bY_PCbO4Qm0DJueS31vYRA5jkQaOAVJPIkC6d9M5g87KK1Z9alwdiscragqzDx1Dszqay1kWP56LOpP7PS_9ApHpDDXgxmNgFx-Wn6G5u5J8xq-SOEpd6SigI/?imgmax=800" title="Patients spending leisurely time together" rel="thumbnail"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVGV210I_NeBQLAxK8CjKEl6k0g-SJJxLjeHCNwcNXrPwp_9M2Gm_ynoTPlhDcWoQBrQqbP3jJg4pzZIo-lTr3OYJ55_wF-DlDdhJ4fdw-dFCHU3dY8gidTyCRYtIQLmkc2Eo7h0YjwNs/?imgmax=800" width="335" height="313" /></a></div></div> <p align="justify"><font size="4">We offer you different accommodations suiting best to your budget like dormitory, standard double bed room, deluxe double bed room, A/ C and non A/ C cottages. A prior booking is must to avoid hassles. Kayakalp at Palampur is well connected to the world by all modes of transportation like road, air, and train as well. You can have a joy ride from Pathankot in deemed to be heritage toy train. Though the travel could be quite slow but offers you a very different experience altogether. Daily flight is also available from New Delhi airport to Gaggal at Dharamsala and there on a taxi to Kayakalp is easily available which is just an hour from the airport. Himachal Pradesh always has to offer something different in all seasons and Kayakalp ensures you a perfect delight.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="4">For more information you can log on to our website <a href="http://www.kayakalppalampur.com">www.kayakalppalampur.com</a></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="4">Come and get involved with yourself. </font></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595768255778640972.post-55298903691451696122010-08-29T22:41:00.002+05:302010-09-02T22:19:18.857+05:30Spirituality – The Quest<h2> </h2><h1></h1><h4></h4><p></p><h5 align="justify"><font size="4">The world of twenty first centaury is growing faster than expected, and at the same pace are growing, the desires of the man. But at same speed something very different is also happening on the back stage of physical realm, the spirituality. Gone are the days when spirituality used to be defined as spinning beads and going for pilgrimage. Also, over are the days visiting holy shrines in search of the peace. The new age philosophy is to find out peace within them. Though the same old forgotten science but realized at the right time. The time is ripe to segregate spirituality from religion.</font></h5><div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:8747F07C-CDE8-481f-B0DF-C6CFD074BF67:98d2d0ff-3a3d-4ff8-8e26-682ee8d25349" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMclGVASP2fE_HA_IqqHZMSid9NlrFs9uFd7YiKHG7hsd8CvyhlwpqrKVslyClR7EFH-HwByOECXNphiYvYRu1MieTiosEV_UeAxwTQV8pUvTyhyLZK9USCVx7VXkXXJ1ZpB52MH1frA/?imgmax=800" title="" rel="thumbnail"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIL7LRPG0VRxIGrnGEWbYDlnanbFASithJa_bReTJF9vr9zWnEAAUSHu31pKpmThXRBbTySNuD3BVMBMvUkurMhtQBoka4xZbYwp5zabxJRgMPHrDEtlrKXwrxLeTQ-6abUmzfAQMm0PI/?imgmax=800" width="335" height="231" /></a></div><h5 align="justify"><font size="4">One needs to understand the fact about the existence of God. Each and every holy book demonstrates the presence of the divine within oneself. It is a psychological realm of the higher being – the conscious. Age old philosophy of Sankhya, which describes the evolution of the universe based on two factors, the Mother Nature – phenomenal realm of the matter, and the purusha – the conciousness. Prakriti, under the influence of three qualitative forces with the stimulation of the higher conscious goes on multiplying for the manifestation of the physical world. purusha – the higher conscious is not a causative factor for evolution but the Prakriti. Under the influence of the physical boundaries, the conscious which is unattached and pure, believes itself to be the part of it only.</font></h5><h5 align="justify"><font size="4">Moksha – the salvation is the process of realizing this pure consciousness in oneself, which is beyond the physical realm of the matter. Spirituality is a journey onto the path of self realization and it has nothing to do with any religion. Thus far by most of the people, spirituality was taught as a part of religion and it lead to lot of chaos than resolving the quest of the human being. </font></h5><h5 align="justify"><font size="4">Today, the mantra is all about self introspection. Yoga helps in finding the tranquility of the mind which is the first step on the journey of the life. The word yoga itself defines the meaning –<i> yujyate anena iti yoga</i>, the factor responsible for the unanimity of the physical being with higher conscious. It helps in channelizing the energy to reveal the facts laying within one self. It brings back the energy of the cosmos to the primordial factor which is you, yourself. It has all the power of healing and can create wonderful result to an ailing body. Yoga is just not a part of your physical exercise, and it does not also limit itself to a specific religion. It is a practice to find you with in yourself only. The spirituality is not about finding god, but to find god with in you, and it is the essence of Indian philosophy; because, you are the god of yourself. This is the universal truth. The time is here to understand the Indian philosophy in its true self which is way beyond the saffronization of the books. </font></h5><div class="blogger-post-footer">GA4P4ABVWZ4B</div>Ashutoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271006505599510314noreply@blogger.com0